Juzgar (en. Judge)

/xuθɡaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express an opinion or judgment about a matter or person.
It's easy to judge without knowing all the facts.
Es fácil juzgar sin conocer todos los hechos.
To determine someone's guilt or innocence in a court proceeding.
The jury must judge the accused impartially.
El jurado debe juzgar al acusado con imparcialidad.
To evaluate or estimate the value or quality of something.
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
No deberías juzgar un libro por su portada.
To form a critical or evaluative judgment about someone.
It is a mistake to judge people without understanding their story.
Es un error juzgar a las personas sin entender su historia.

Etymology

From Latin 'iudicare', which means 'to decide, determine.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't judge a book by its cover
Don't make a judgment about something before knowing it completely.
no juzgues un libro por su portada
judging without knowing
To make a judgment without having all the necessary information.
juzgar sin conocer
judging someone
To form an opinion about another person's character or actions.
juzgar a alguien

Related Words

trial
Process of evaluating or valuing something.
juicio
judge
Person with authority to judge.
juez
justice
Moral principle that seeks fairness and righteousness.
justicia

Slang Meanings

To criticize
Don't criticize others without having proof.
No rajes de los demás sin tener pruebas.
To pass judgment
Don't pass judgment without knowing the whole story.
No eches el juicio sin conocer la historia completa.