Juez (en. Judge)

/xweθ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Authority that administers justice in a court.
The judge listened to both sides before issuing his verdict.
El juez escuchó ambos lados antes de emitir su veredicto.
A person who participates in a competition or contest by evaluating the participants.
The actress was chosen as a judge for the talent competition.
La actriz fue elegida como juez del concurso de talentos.

Etymology

From Latin 'iudex', which means 'judge', composed of 'ius' (law) and 'dicere' (to say).

Common Phrases and Expressions

judge and party
A person who is involved and has a biased opinion in a matter.
juez y parte
judges of a competition
People responsible for evaluating and scoring participants in a competition.
jueces de un concurso
to give the judge reason
To accept the decision or verdict given by a judge.
dar la razón al juez

Related Words

trial
Legal process to decide on a case.
juicio
justice
Moral principle that seeks to give each person what they deserve.
justicia
jurisprudence
Set of principles and norms that regulate law.
jurisprudencia

Slang Meanings

A strict judge.
That teacher is a judge; he doesn't let anything slide.
Ese profesor es un juez, no deja pasar nada.
To decide or evaluate situations harshly.
Don't be a judge with your friends; sometimes a little flexibility is needed.
No seas juez con tus amigos, a veces se necesita un poco de flexibilidad.