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How to Say "jury" in Spanish

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jurado

hoo-RAH-doh/xuˈɾa.ðo/

nounB1legal trial context
Use 'jurado' when referring to the group of people selected to hear evidence in a court of law and decide a verdict.
A depiction of a group of twelve diverse individuals sitting together in a row behind a long wooden table, representing a jury.

Examples

El jurado tardó diez horas en llegar a un veredicto.

The jury took ten hours to reach a verdict.

Los concursantes esperan la decisión del jurado del festival.

The contestants are waiting for the decision of the festival's panel of judges.

Collective Noun Gender

Even though a jury (jurado) is made up of men and women, the word itself is masculine: 'el jurado.' This is common for Spanish nouns that refer to groups.

panel

/pah-nel//paˈnel/

nounB2tasting or testing group
Use 'panel' when referring to a group of people assembled to discuss, judge, or give expert opinions on a specific topic, like a tasting or a debate.
A group of four diverse people sitting in a row behind a long table, looking forward.

Examples

Un panel de expertos discutirá el cambio climático.

A panel of experts will discuss climate change.

Ella fue invitada a participar en el panel de discusión.

She was invited to participate in the discussion panel.

Group Nouns

Even though a 'panel' is a group of people, use a singular verb: 'El panel decidió' (The panel decided).

Jurado vs. Panel

The most common mistake is using 'jurado' for any group of experts. Remember, 'jurado' is specifically for a legal jury. For other expert groups, like those tasting food or discussing issues, use 'panel'.

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