Juzgue (en. Judge)

/ˈxuθɡe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a decision or form an opinion about something or someone.
It's easy to judge others without knowing their circumstances.
Es fácil juzgue a los demás sin conocer sus circunstancias.
To evaluate or assess something according to certain criteria.
People often judge works of art based on their own experience.
La gente suele juzgue las obras de arte según su propia experiencia.
To issue a critical judgment about a situation.
You shouldn't judge based on first impressions.
No debes juzgue a la primera impresión.

Etymology

From the Latin 'judicare', which means 'to judge, to decide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't judge a book by its cover
You shouldn't form an opinion about something just by its appearance.
no juzgue un libro por su portada
judge for yourself
Let me know your opinion on this.
juzgue usted mismo
judge others
To make judgments about the actions of other people.
juzgue a los demás

Related Words

judgment
Process of evaluating or deciding on a situation, person, or thing.
juicio
court
Judicial body where trials are held.
juzgado
judge
A person who has the authority to judge in a court.
juez

Slang Meanings

To judge without basis.
They are just judging without knowing the whole truth.
Solo están juzgando sin saber toda la verdad.
To make hasty judgments.
Don't be like that, don't judge so quickly.
No seas así, no juzgues tan rápido.