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    Sujeto (en. Subject)

    /suˈxeto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individual or human being considered in a specific context.
    The subject of the research was carefully selected.
    El sujeto de la investigación fue cuidadosamente seleccionado.
    In grammar, the element on which the action of the verb falls.
    In the sentence 'Juan runs', Juan is the subject.
    En la frase 'Juan corre', Juan es el sujeto.
    In the legal field, a person involved in a process or situation.
    The subject of the trial had to testify before the judge.
    El sujeto del juicio tuvo que declarar ante el juez.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'subjectus', which means 'subject' or 'subordinate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    subject to change
    that can be modified
    sujeto a cambios
    subject like a dog
    expression that denotes disdain towards someone
    sujeto como un perro
    undercover subject
    a person whose identity is not known at that moment
    sujeto incógnito

    Related Words

    to hold
    To press or grab something tightly.
    sujetar
    legal subject
    A person who can be the object of a right or obligation.
    sujeto legal
    to subjugate
    To submit or dominate someone.
    subyugar

    Slang Meanings

    Derogatory term to refer to someone
    That subject lacks common sense.
    Ese sujeto no tiene sentido común.
    Common person or one without outstanding characteristics
    Just another subject in the crowd.
    Solo un sujeto más en la multitud.