Juzgar
Example: No debemos juzgar a las personas sin conocerlas bien.
Definition
"Juzgar" means to form an opinion or make a decision about someone or something, often regarding their behavior, character, or actions. It involves evaluating or assessing based on evidence or personal beliefs, as in the phrase: 'We should not judge people without knowing them well.'
Etymology
The word "juzgar" comes from the Latin word 'iudicare', which means 'to judge'. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically mean forming an opinion or decision. Did you know? The root 'iudex' in Latin means 'judge', linking the word to formal judicial processes.
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"Juzgar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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