Juicios (en. Trials)

/ˈxwi.θjos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Decision or ruling issued by a judge.
The judgment on the case will take place next month.
El juicio sobre el caso se llevará a cabo el próximo mes.
Ability to discern and evaluate a situation.
His judgment was questioned by the community due to his decisions.
Su juicio fue cuestionado por la comunidad debido a sus decisiones.
Process through which evidence is evaluated and a conclusion is reached.
Judgments are fundamental in the legal system to maintain justice.
Los juicios son fundamentales en el sistema legal para mantener la justicia.

Etymology

From Latin 'judicium', meaning 'decision, judgment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

value judgment
Subjective evaluation of something.
juicio de valor
fair judgment
Fair and unbiased decision.
juicio justo
make a judgment
To form an opinion or evaluation about something.
hacer un juicio

Related Words

judge
Person who has the authority to judge in a court.
juez
jurisdiction
Power or authority to judge and punish.
jurisdicción
ruling
Decision given by a judge at the end of a trial.
sentencia

Slang Meanings

When someone quickly forms a judgment without sufficient information.
Don’t rush to make judgments, you don’t know the whole story.
No te apresures a emitir juicios, no conoces toda la historia.
A very strict or harsh judgment.
That was a very harsh judgment, I didn't expect it.
Ese fue un juicio muy duro, no lo esperaba.