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How to Say "prosecutor" in Spanish

The Spanish word forprosecutoris fiscalB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
legal official who brings charges against someone
A stern legal official in a dark suit standing behind a wooden desk in a courtroom, pointing decisively at an open law book.

Examples

El fiscal del caso pidió la pena máxima para el acusado.

The prosecutor in the case requested the maximum sentence for the accused.

La fiscal presentó las pruebas en el tribunal esta mañana.

The prosecutor (female) presented the evidence in court this morning.

Same Form for Both Genders

This word stays 'fiscal' whether you are talking about a man ('el fiscal') or a woman ('la fiscal'). The form does not change to 'fiscala'.

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