How to Say "law courts" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “law courts” is “tribunales” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounB1
The specific buildings or entities where trials happen
Examples
El caso llegará a los tribunales el próximo mes.
The case will reach the courts next month.
Los tribunales de justicia deben ser imparciales.
The courts of justice must be impartial.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'es', it's a masculine word. Always use 'los' before 'tribunales'.
Plural Use
While 'tribunal' means a single court, we often use the plural 'tribunales' to talk about the entire legal system or the justice process in general.
Tribunales vs. Tribunas
Mistake: “Using 'tribunales' to refer to stadium seating.”
Correction: Use 'tribunas' for the stands in a stadium; 'tribunales' is strictly for legal or judging contexts.
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