juez
/ˈxweθ/feminine, masculine
The Spanish word for judge is juez. If unsure, use juez. Wiktionary also lists jueza and judgador (disused).
Meaning: public judicial official (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| juez | /ˈxweθ/ /ˈxwes/ |
feminine, masculine |
| jueza | /ˈxweθa/ /ˈxwesa/ |
feminine |
| judgador (disused) | masculine |
The word refers to a public judicial official. You may also see the phrase Juez/Jueza de Paz to refer to a judge of peace or justice of the peace. The related verb juzgar means to form an opinion on something.
Which one should you use?
The word juez can be used for both masculine and feminine subjects. However, the specific feminine form is jueza. The form judgador is a disused masculine term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Colombia and Venezuela, magistrado is more commonly used than juez to refer to a judge. In Spain, a higher-level judge who belongs to the Council of State may be called jueza consejera or juez consejero.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of the masculine form juez is jueces. The plural of the feminine form jueza is juezas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxweθ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a Juez de Paz is a community figure who often handles local mediation rather than high-court criminal trials.
- The word juez is a direct descendant of the Latin iūdicem, making it a close linguistic cousin to the English word 'judge'.
- Although juez can be used for any gender, the rise of jueza reflects a modern shift toward explicit linguistic visibility for women in the law.
Examples in context
- El juez me interrogó.The judge questioned me.This sentence is useful for seeing how juez is used in the context of an interrogation.Tatoeba #6791412 by arh, translation #9387749 by CK
- El juez se rió sin querer.The judge laughed in spite of himself.This sentence shows the use of juez when describing an involuntary reaction.Tatoeba #1522610 by marcelostockle, translation #244225 by CK
- El juez lo condenó a muerte.The judge condemned him to death.This sentence illustrates how juez is used when describing a legal sentence.Tatoeba #1629636 by Alba, translation #244229 by CK
- El juez ordenó el arresto del acusado.The judge ordered the defendant's arrest.
- El magistrado dictó sentencia en el caso de corrupción.The magistrate ruled on the corruption case.
- La magistrada lidera el tribunal con sabiduría y conocimiento.The magistrate leads the court with wisdom and knowledge.
- El juez nos escuchó atentamente antes de dar su veredicto.The judge listened to us attentively before delivering their verdict.
- La jueza fue muy amable durante el juicio.The judge was very kind during the trial.
- El juez de paz intentó mediar entre las partes en conflicto.The judge of peace tried to mediate between the conflicting parties.
- La jueza de paz resolvió el caso de manera justa y equitativa.The justice of the peace resolved the case fairly and equitably.
- El magistrado fue imparcial durante el proceso judicial.The judge was impartial during the judicial process.
- La magistrada tomará una decisión basada en las pruebas presentadas.The judge will make a decision based on the evidence presented.
- El juez consejero es reconocido por su experiencia en derecho administrativo.The judge councilor is recognized for their expertise in administrative law.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing a court case.
- Lucía¿Cuándo llega el juez al tribunal?When does the judge arrive at the court?
- JavierLlega en diez minutos, Lucía.He arrives in ten minutes, Lucía.
- LucíaEspero que el juez sea justo hoy.I hope the judge is fair today.
- JavierSeguramente lo será, Javier confía en él.He surely will be, Javier trusts him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “judge” translations and entries juez, jueza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries juez, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
