Legal vocabulary in Spanish covers essential terms such as abogado (lawyer), tribunal (court), contrato (contract), justicia (justice), and ley (law). Understanding these words is crucial for anyone dealing with legal matters, whether in Spain or Latin America.
- Abogado / Abogada ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What does 'abogado' mean in English?",
"correct": "Lawyer",
"incorrect": ["Judge", "Contract"],
"answer": "Abogado means 'lawyer' in English."
}>
A lawyer; the person who provides legal advice and representation.
- Acusado / Acusada ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "Who is the 'acusado' in a legal case?",
"correct": "The accused",
"incorrect": ["The witness", "The plaintiff"],
"answer": "'Acusado' refers to the accused person in a legal case."
}>
The accused; the person who is charged with a crime.
- Apelación ® <{
"type": "multiple-choice",
"prompt": "What legal actions are associated with an 'apelación'?",
"correct": ["Appeal", "Request for higher court review"],
"incorrect": ["Signing a contract", "Serving a sentence"],
"answer": "'Apelación' involves appealing a court decision."
}>
Appeal; a request to a higher court to review a decision.
- Audiencia ® <{
"type": "multiple-choice",
"prompt": "Which of the following describe an 'audiencia'?",
"correct": ["Hearing", "Session"],
"incorrect": ["Verdict", "Law"],
"answer": "An 'audiencia' is a hearing or session in court."
}>
Hearing; a session where legal matters are discussed before a judge.
- Autoridad ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What is the role of 'autoridad' in legal terms?",
"correct": "Authority",
"incorrect": ["Evidence", "Defendant"],
"answer": "'Autoridad' refers to those who have legal power or authority."
}>
Authority; the power to enforce laws or make legal decisions.
- Cárcel ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "Where is a 'cárcel' and what is its purpose?",
"correct": "Prison",
"incorrect": ["Court", "Lawyer's office"],
"answer": "'Cárcel' is the place where people serve sentences, i.e., prison."
}>
Prison; the place where convicted persons serve their sentences.
- Cargo ® <{
"type": "multiple-choice",
"prompt": "What are possible meanings of 'cargo' in legal contexts?",
"correct": ["Charge", "Position"],
"incorrect": ["Evidence", "Verdict"],
"answer": "'Cargo' can mean a legal charge or an official position."
}>
Charge; a formal accusation, or a position of responsibility.
- Contrato ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What is a 'contrato' in legal terms?",
"correct": "Contract",
"incorrect": ["Complaint", "Witness Statement"],
"answer": "'Contrato' is a legally binding agreement between parties."
}>
Contract; a legally binding agreement between two or more parties.
- Defensa ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What does 'defensa' mean in a courtroom?",
"correct": "Defense",
"incorrect": ["Prosecution", "Judge"],
"answer": "'Defensa' refers to the argument or evidence for the accused."
}>
Defense; the argument or evidence presented to support the accused.
- Demanda ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What is a 'demanda'?",
"correct": "Lawsuit",
"incorrect": ["Verdict", "Contract"],
"answer": "A 'demanda' is a lawsuit or legal complaint filed in court."
}>
Lawsuit; a legal complaint filed by one party against another.
- Derechos ® <{
"type": "multiple-choice",
"prompt": "Which are included under 'derechos'?",
"correct": ["Rights", "Privileges"],
"incorrect": ["Fines", "Sentences"],
"answer": "'Derechos' are the legal rights people possess."
}>
Rights; legal entitlements that individuals have.
- Documento ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What role does a 'documento' play in legal matters?",
"correct": "Document",
"incorrect": ["Witness", "Law"],
"answer": "'Documento' refers to any written or printed paper used as evidence or record."
}>
Document; any written or printed paper used as evidence or record.
- Fiscal / Fiscala ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "Who is the 'fiscal' in a trial?",
"correct": "Prosecutor",
"incorrect": ["Judge", "Defense Lawyer"],
"answer": "The 'fiscal' is the prosecutor who represents the state."
}>
Prosecutor; the lawyer who represents the state and brings charges.
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What does 'inicio de procedimiento' mean?",
"correct": "Start of legal proceedings",
"incorrect": ["Verdict announcement", "Contract signing"],
"answer": "'Inicio de procedimiento' means the start of legal proceedings."
}>
Start of legal proceedings; when a case formally begins in court.
- Juez / Jueza ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What is the role of a 'juez'?",
"correct": "Judge",
"incorrect": ["Lawyer", "Witness"],
"answer": "'Juez' means judge, the person who presides over the court."
}>
Judge; the person who presides over the court and makes decisions.
- Jurado ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "Who makes up the 'jurado'?",
"correct": "Jury",
"incorrect": ["Judges", "lawyers"],
"answer": "The 'jurado' is the group of citizens who decide a verdict."
}>
Jury; a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial.
- Ley ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What is a 'ley'?",
"correct": "Law",
"incorrect": ["Order", "Contract"],
"answer": "'Ley' is a rule established by the government that must be followed."
}>
Law; a rule established by the government that must be followed.
- Pena ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What does 'pena' refer to in justice?",
"correct": "Penalty or sentence",
"incorrect": ["Evidence", "Trial"],
"answer": "'Pena' is the punishment given for a crime."
}>
Penalty; the punishment assigned for a crime.
- Perjuicio ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What does 'perjuicio' mean?",
"correct": "Harm or damage",
"incorrect": ["Benefit", "Evidence"],
"answer": "'Perjuicio' refers to harm or damage caused."
}>
Harm or damage; the negative effect suffered by a person.
- Prueba ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What is a 'prueba' in court?",
"correct": "Evidence",
"incorrect": ["Statement", "Contract"],
"answer": "'Prueba' is the evidence used to support a case."
}>
Evidence; anything presented to prove a point in court.
- Sentencia ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What does 'sentencia' mean?",
"correct": "Verdict or sentence",
"incorrect": ["Complaint", "Appeal"],
"answer": "'Sentencia' is the final decision made by the judge."
}>
Verdict or sentence; the final decision given by the judge.
- Testigo ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "Who is a 'testigo'?",
"correct": "Witness",
"incorrect": ["Lawyer", "Defendant"],
"answer": "A 'testigo' is someone who sees or hears something relevant to the case."
}>
Witness; a person who provides testimony based on what they saw or heard.
- Tribunal ® <{
"type": "single-choice",
"prompt": "What is a 'tribunal'?",
"correct": "Court",
"incorrect": ["Jury", "Lawyer's office"],
"answer": "'Tribunal' is the place where legal cases are heard."
}>
Court; the place where legal cases are heard and decided.