magistrado de sala (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech:

Noun phrase

Phonetic transcription:

/ma.ɣisˈtɾa.ðo de ˈsa.la/

Translation options into English:

• Magistrate of the court
• Justice of the chamber

Meaning:

"Magistrado de sala" refers to a judge who is part of a chamber or a section of a court, typically in the context of higher-level judicial bodies.

This term is commonly used in written legal documents and official communications within the legal field. It is more prevalent in formal settings and written contexts than in everyday oral speech.

Example sentences:

1. El magistrado de sala emitió un fallo unánime a favor del demandante.

2. The magistrate of the court issued a unanimous ruling in favor of the plaintiff.

3. Los magistrados de sala tienen la responsabilidad de velar por el cumplimiento de la ley.

4. Justices of the chamber have the responsibility to ensure compliance with the law.

Idiomatic expressions:

"Magistrado de sala" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions. However, here are some common legal idiomatic expressions in Spanish:

1. "Estar en capilla":
2. Translation: To be awaiting trial

3. Example: El acusado está en capilla hasta que se celebre el juicio.

   • Translation: The accused is awaiting trial until the hearing.

4. "Dar lugar a":

5. Translation: To grant or allow
6. Example: El juez dio lugar a la solicitud del abogado defensor.
7. Translation: The judge granted the defense lawyer's request.

Etymology:

The term "magistrado" comes from the Latin "magistratus," which means "administrator" or "public officer." "Sala" originates from the Latin "sāla," referring to a large room or chamber. Together, "magistrado de sala" denotes a judge in a court chamber.

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms: Juez de sala (Judge of the chamber)
• Antonyms: Abogado defensor (Defense lawyer), Fiscal (Prosecutor)