justicia
/xusˈtiθja/
The English word "justice" is translated into Spanish as justicia.
justicia is a noun referring to fairness, especially with regard to punishment. A common way to use this word is in the collocation hacer justicia, which means to do justice or to see justice done (to dispense justice or ensure justice is served).
Meaning: fairness, especially with regard to punishment (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun justicia is feminine. When you are referring to the abstract concept of justice, it is almost always used with the definite article la, forming la justicia.
How do you pronounce it?
/xusˈtiθja/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the same root for justicia as it does for justo, which can mean 'just' or 'fair' but also 'exact' or 'tight' when describing clothing.
- The Spanish word justificar (to justify) is used much more broadly in everyday conversation than its English counterpart, often simply meaning 'to explain' or 'to give reasons for'.
- In some Spanish-speaking legal contexts, la justicia is not just a concept but is used as a metonym for the entire judicial system or the courts themselves.
Examples in context
- Él es la justicia.He is justice.Tatoeba #1295041 by marcelostockle, translation #300383 by shekitten
- La justicia es cara.Justice is expensive.Tatoeba #2944 by Shishir, translation #1867 by Swift
- ¡Creé en la justicia!Believe in justice!Tatoeba #1944005 by hayastan, translation #1945921 by Scott
- El sistema de justicia es fundamental para una sociedad justaThe justice system is fundamental for a just society
- La defensa de los derechos humanos es una lucha constante por la justiciaThe defense of human rights is a constant struggle for justice
- Ella recibió un trato justo en el juicioShe received fair treatment in the trial
- La justicia puede tardar, pero siempre llegaJustice may be slow, but it always prevails
- La justicia debe ser ciega a diferencias de raza o géneroJustice should be blind to race or gender
- La justicia social es esencial para una sociedad igualitariaSocial justice is essential for an egalitarian society
- El tribunal dictaminó un fallo injusto y apelaremos la decisiónThe court rendered an unjust verdict, and we will appeal the decision
- Lucharemos por obtener justicia ante esta terrible injusticiaWe will fight to attain justice in the face of this terrible injustice
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a recent court case.
- Daniel¿Crees que hubo justicia en el caso?Do you believe there was justice in the case?
- LucíaNo, la justicia no se cumplió.No, justice was not served.
- DanielEs una situación muy injusta para él.It is a very unjust situation for him.
- LucíaEspero que la justicia llegue pronto.I hope justice arrives soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry justicia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
