How to Say "judicial costs" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “judicial costs” is “costa” — B2 level.
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nounB2formal/idiomatic
in the plural, 'costas'
Examples
Logró su éxito a costa de mucho esfuerzo y dedicación.
He achieved his success at the cost of much effort and dedication. (Meaning: through great sacrifice)
Si pierdes el juicio, tendrás que pagar las costas judiciales.
If you lose the trial, you will have to pay the court costs.
Debemos defender nuestra posición a toda costa.
We must defend our position at all costs (Meaning: whatever the sacrifice).
Plural Form in Law
When talking about legal fees or court payments, this noun is almost always used in the plural: 'las costas'.
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