How to Say "justice system" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “justice system” is “justicia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El caso tardó meses en llegar a la justicia.
The case took months to reach the justice system (the courts).
La justicia dictó su veredicto ayer.
The court/judiciary announced its verdict yesterday.
Las autoridades trabajan para garantizar el acceso a la justicia para todos.
The authorities work to guarantee access to the justice system for everyone.
Use with Law
When talking about the government branch or legal process, 'justicia' usually refers to the entire system, not just a single judge. Use 'juez' for an individual judge.
Confusing Nouns
Mistake: “Fui a ver la juez.”
Correction: Fui a ver al juez (I went to see the judge). Remember 'justicia' is the system, 'juez' is the person.
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