Juicio (en. Trial)

/ˈxwi.si.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Ability to discern or assess situations.
Their judgment on the matter was very accurate.
Su juicio sobre el asunto fue muy acertado.
Decision made in a judicial process.
The trial was held last Monday.
El juicio se celebró el lunes pasado.
Personal opinion or point of view.
In my judgment, we should consider other options.
En mi juicio, deberíamos considerar otras opciones.
verb
To form a judgment or opinion about something.
It is important to judge objectively.
Es importante juzgar con objetividad.

Etymology

From Latin 'iudicium,' which means 'decision' or 'sentence.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

fair trial
A judgment that is considered impartial and correct.
juicio justo
in trial
Being in the process of evaluation or legal review.
en juicio
make a judgment
To make a decision or form an opinion about something.
hacer un juicio

Related Words

to judge
To form a judgment or assessment about something or someone.
juzgar
court
Judicial body where justice is administered.
juzgado

Slang Meanings

To have judgment in everyday situations.
That decision was very judicious, my friend.
Esa decisión fue muy juicio, amigo.
To act with intelligence and sensibleness.
Don't worry, she always has good judgment to solve problems.
No te preocupes, ella siempre tiene juicio para resolver problemas.