juez superior
/xweθ supeɾjoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "senior judge" is translated into Spanish as juez superior.
The term refers to a judge who holds a higher rank or position within the court system.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase can be made feminine by changing the noun to jueza, resulting in jueza superior.
How do you pronounce it?
/xweθ supeɾjoɾ/
Did you know?
- The term juez is used in Spanish to describe not only legal professionals but also sports referees, such as a juez de tenis. In English, 'judge' is rarely used for sports, where 'referee' or 'umpire' is preferred.
- While juez superior refers to rank, Spanish often uses the phrase juez de instrucción for a judge who leads an investigation. Unlike the English system, these judges actively gather evidence and direct the police before a trial begins.
- While 'senior' in English often implies age, in Spanish the word superior strictly denotes a hierarchy of authority or rank.
Examples in context
- El juez de mayor experiencia aplicó la ley con sabiduría.The senior judge applied the law with wisdom.
- El juez de alto rango lideró la investigación de casos complejos.The senior judge led the investigation of complex cases.
- El juez superior dictó la sentencia.The senior judge issued the sentence.
- Necesitamos hablar con un juez superior.We need to speak with a senior judge.
Example conversation
Two legal assistants are discussing a court assignment.
- SofíaSofía, ¿quién preside la audiencia hoy?Sofía, who is presiding over the hearing today?
- JavierEl caso lo llevará un juez superior.A senior judge will handle the case.
- SofíaEso significa que el proceso será más formal.That means the process will be more formal.
- JavierSí, Javier, debemos preparar todo muy bien.Yes, Javier, we must prepare everything very well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
