parcial
/paɾˈθjal/Partial or incomplete, not whole or complete
Tiene una visión parcial de la situación.
He has a partial view of the situation.
Often used to describe something that is limited or not comprehensive.
Biased or prejudiced in favor of or against something
El juez mostró un criterio parcial en el juicio.
The judge showed a biased judgment in the trial.
In legal contexts, it implies unfairness or lack of impartiality.
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💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
Pay attention to the context to distinguish between 'partial' (incomplete) and 'biased' meanings.
⚡Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal contexts, 'parcial' almost always means 'biased' or 'unfair'.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'partialis', meaning 'of a part', derived from 'pars' (part).
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'parcial' can mean both 'partial' (incomplete) and 'biased' (prejudiced). The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.