juicio
/ˈxwiθjo/masculine
The English word 'judgment' can be translated into Spanish as juicio. Wiktionary also lists juzgamiento.
Meaning: act of judging (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| juicio | /ˈxwiθjo/ /ˈxwisjo/ |
masculine |
| juzgamiento | /xuθɡaˈmjento/ /xusɡaˈmjento/ |
masculine |
The most common and general term for 'judgment' in Spanish is juicio.
Which one should you use?
While juicio is the general term, juzgamiento is another form of the noun. When referring specifically to a legal judgment or court ruling, fallo is frequently used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, criterio is used to describe someone with discernment or good taste.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun juicio is masculine and is used with the definite article el (el juicio).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxwiθjo/
Did you know?
- The word juicio is used in the common phrase perder el juicio, which literally means 'to lose one's judgment' but is used to say someone has gone insane.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, saying a child tiene juicio is a high compliment meaning they are mature, well-behaved and prudent.
- While juicio means 'judgment', it is also the standard word for a 'trial'. A person might say they are 'going to trial' using the same word they would use to describe their 'good judgment'.
Examples in context
- Es un error de juicio.It's an error in judgment.This sentence shows how to use juicio to describe an error in judgment.Tatoeba #5566809 by swyter, translation #3425617 by AlanF_US
- Emití un juicio precipitado.I made a snap judgment.This sentence demonstrates how to use juicio when talking about making a snap judgment.Tatoeba #4409551 by pchamorro, translation #2380399 by CK
- Emití un juicio a conciencia.I made a judgment call.This sentence shows how to use juicio when expressing that a judgment was made with conscience.Tatoeba #4409552 by pchamorro, translation #2380383 by CK
- El juez emitió su juicio final en el caso.The judge issued his final judgment in the case.
- El fallo del tribunal fue a favor del demandante.The court's judgment was in favor of the plaintiff.
- No deberías emitir una opinión sin conocer todos los hechos.You shouldn't pass judgment without knowing all the facts.
- Apreciaría tu criterio sobre este asunto.I would appreciate your judgment on this matter.
- Ella tiene muy buen criterio al elegir su ropa.She has very good judgment in choosing her clothes.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a friend's recent decision.
- ElenaNo me gusta tu juicio sobre este tema.I don't like your judgment on this topic.
- JavierSolo soy honesto, Elena.I am just being honest, Elena.
- ElenaTu juicio es demasiado severo conmigo.Your judgment is too severe with me.
- JavierLo siento, no quería sonar así.I'm sorry, I didn't want to sound that way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “judgment” translations and entries juicio, juzgamiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
