jurista
/xuˈɾista/
legal expert or professional
El jurista presentó su argumento ante el tribunal.
The legal expert presented his argument to the court.
Law
formal
A professional who specializes in law, such as a lawyer, judge, or legal scholar.
El jurista analizó el caso con gran detalle.
The legal expert analyzed the case in great detail.
The term is often used to refer to someone with advanced legal knowledge or expertise.
Collocations
jurista especializadospecialized legal expertjurista internacionalinternational legal expert
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Usage Context
'Jurista' is often used in academic or formal settings to describe someone with deep legal knowledge, not just practicing lawyers.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'iuris' (law) and the suffix '-ista' (specialist).
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'jurista' is a more general term than 'abogado' (lawyer) and can refer to any legal professional with specialized knowledge.
Word Breakdown
jur-
law
root-ista
specialist
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés