jurado
/xuˈɾado/masculine
The English word "jury" is translated into Spanish as jurado. Wiktionary also lists juradamen.
Meaning: law: group in a court of law (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| jurado | /xuˈɾado/ | masculine |
| juradamen | /xuɾadamen/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
In legal contexts, jurado is used to refer to the collective body of people in a court of law. Because of how the language is used in many Spanish-speaking legal systems, it can also refer to a single individual member of that group, known as a juror.
How does it change in a sentence?
jurado is a masculine noun. It can be used to represent both the collective group and the individual. The plural form is jurados.
How do you pronounce it?
/xuˈɾado/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term jurado is also used outside of law to describe a panel of judges in a talent show or competition.
- In many Spanish-speaking legal systems, the jurado does not deliberate in secret isolation for days, as is common in American films.
- The English word 'jurat', used in legal documents to certify a signature, shares the exact same Latin ancestor as the Spanish jurado.
Examples in context
- Perjuró ante el jurado.He committed perjury in front of the jury.This sentence shows how to use jurado when discussing someone committing perjury.Tatoeba #6791436 by arh, translation #10278474 by LimeGreenTeknii
- El jurado fue imparcial.The jury was impartial.This sentence uses jurado to describe the impartiality of the jury.Tatoeba #7262905 by arh, translation #12772278 by rul
- ¿A quién creería el jurado?Who would the jury believe?This sentence uses jurado in a question about who the jury would believe.Tatoeba #13475612 by Seael, translation #6325975 by OsoHombre
- El jurado emitió un veredicto unánime.The jury delivered a unanimous verdict.
- La decisión del jurado fue unánime.The jury's decision was unanimous.
- Mañana tengo que presentarme como miembro del jurado.Tomorrow I have to appear as a jury member.
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Example conversation
Two lawyers discussing a case in a hallway.
- DanielEl jurado ya ha tomado una decisión.The jury has already reached a decision.
- ElenaEspero que el jurado sea justo con Daniel.I hope the jury is fair to Daniel.
- DanielCreo que el jurado entendió todas las pruebas.I think the jury understood all the evidence.
- ElenaAhora solo nos queda esperar el veredicto.Now we just have to wait for the verdict.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jury” translations and entries jurado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jurado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
