How to Say "legal case" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “legal case” is “proceso” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
lawsuit
Examples
El abogado dijo que el proceso será largo y complicado.
The lawyer said the trial will be long and complicated.
La prensa estaba siguiendo de cerca el proceso judicial.
The press was closely following the legal case.
Context is Key
When you see 'proceso' alongside words like 'juez' (judge) or 'abogado' (lawyer), you know it means 'trial' or 'legal case,' not just 'steps'.
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