Acusado (en. Accused)

/akuˈsaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individual who is identified as responsible for an unlawful act.
The accused appeared before the judge with his lawyer.
El acusado se presentó ante el juez con su abogado.
Person facing a formal accusation.
The accused must prove his innocence at the trial.
El acusado debe demostrar su inocencia en el juicio.
Someone who has been charged in a court.
All accused have the right to a fair trial.
Todos los acusados tienen derecho a un juicio justo.

Etymology

From Latin 'accusatus', participle of 'accusare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accused of homicide
Person accused of killing another.
acusado de homicidio
wrongfully accused
Person facing an unfounded accusation.
acusado injustamente
defend the accused
Legally protect the accused person.
defender al acusado

Related Words

accusation
Act of pointing to someone as responsible for a crime.
acusación
trial
Legal procedure in which the guilt or innocence of an accused is determined.
juicio
defense lawyer
Professional who defends the accused in a trial.
abogado defensor

Slang Meanings

Accused who is considered guilty before a trial.
That guy is an accused, but everyone in the neighborhood already marks him as guilty.
Ese tipo es un acusado, pero todos en el barrio ya lo marcan como culpable.
Accused who receives some type of help or benefit from family members.
His family is supporting him, so he is not worried about being accused.
Su familia lo está apoyando, así que no le preocupa ser acusado.