contencioso-administrativo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The term "contencioso-administrativo" is an adjective and can also be used as a noun (especially in legal contexts).

Phonetic Transcription

/kon.ten'sjo.so a.dmi.nis'tɾa.ti.vo/

Translation Options into English

• Administrative contentious
• Administrative dispute
• Contentious-administrative (as a legal term)

Meaning and Usage

"Contencioso-administrativo" refers to the legal proceedings that occur between individuals (or entities) and public administration. This term is often used in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries to describe cases where individuals challenge administrative decisions or actions. The frequency of use is significant in legal contexts, particularly within written documents like laws, regulations, or court rulings, although it is also encountered in oral discussions among legal professionals.

Example Sentences

1. El contencioso-administrativo se resolvió a favor del demandante.

2. The contentious-administrative matter was resolved in favor of the claimant.

3. En un contencioso-administrativo, la carga de la prueba recae en la administración.

4. In an administrative contentious case, the burden of proof falls on the administration.

5. Los jueces de lo contencioso-administrativo deben ser imparciales.

6. Judges of the contentious-administrative jurisdiction must be impartial.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "contencioso-administrativo" itself is not commonly featured in idiomatic expressions, it is frequently involved in various discussions or phrases related to legal actions:

1. Recurrir a la vía contencioso-administrativa
2. To resort to the contentious-administrative route.
3. Ejemplo: Cuando se deniega una solicitud, se puede recurrir a la vía contencioso-administrativa.

4. When a request is denied, one can resort to the contentious-administrative route.

5. Procedimiento contencioso-administrativo

6. Contentious-administrative procedure.
7. Ejemplo: El procedimiento contencioso-administrativo puede ser largo y complicado.

8. The contentious-administrative procedure can be long and complicated.

9. Sentencia contencioso-administrativa

10. Contentious-administrative ruling.
11. Ejemplo: La sentencia contencioso-administrativa estableció un precedente importante.
12. The contentious-administrative ruling set an important precedent.

Etymology

The term "contencioso-administrativo" is derived from two parts: - "contencioso," which comes from the Latin "contencionem" meaning "dispute" or "argument." - "administrativo," from the Latin "administrativus," which relates to administration or management.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Litigio administrativo (administrative litigation) - Controversia administrativa (administrative controversy)

Antonyms: - Consentimiento administrativo (administrative consent) - Resolución administrativa (administrative resolution)