diligencia judicial (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/diliˈxenθja xuˈðiθjal/

Use in the Spanish Language

"Diligencia judicial" is a compound noun used in the legal field in Spanish-speaking countries. It refers to legal procedures, official actions, or processes carried out by judicial authorities such as judges, courts, or the police. This term is more commonly used in written rather than oral contexts.

Example Sentences

1. La diligencia judicial fue programada para la próxima semana. The judicial proceeding was scheduled for next week.

2. La abogada presentó la diligencia judicial ante el juez. The lawyer submitted the judicial paperwork to the judge.

Idiomatic Expressions

• A toda diligencia: promptly, quickly
• El abogado atendió el caso a toda diligencia.
  The lawyer handled the case promptly.
• Hacer diligencias: to run errands, to take care of tasks
• Mañana tengo que hacer diligencias en la notaría.
  Tomorrow I have to run some errands at the notary's office.

Etymology

The term "diligencia" in Spanish comes from the Latin word "diligentia," meaning diligence or care. When combined with "judicial," it specifically refers to legal proceedings or actions.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: trámite legal, actuación judicial, gestión jurídica
• Antonyms: informalidad, descuido, negligencia