How to Say "magistrate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “magistrate” is “juez” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El juez dictó sentencia después de escuchar todas las pruebas.
The judge handed down the sentence after hearing all the evidence.
Necesitamos un juez imparcial para resolver este conflicto.
We need an impartial judge to resolve this conflict.
Mi hermana quiere estudiar derecho para ser jueza en el futuro.
My sister wants to study law to be a judge in the future.
Masculine vs. Feminine
This word is the standard form for a male judge. If you are referring to a female judge, the preferred and most common form is 'la jueza'.
Using 'Juez' for Sports Referees
Mistake: “Using 'juez' when referring to a soccer referee.”
Correction: While sometimes accurate in a general sense, the specific term for a referee in sports like soccer or basketball is usually 'árbitro'.
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