El fiscal
Example: El fiscal presentó pruebas contundentes en el juicio ayer.
Definition
"El fiscal" is a legal official responsible for presenting evidence and prosecuting cases in court. In the phrase, "El fiscal presentó pruebas contundentes en el juicio ayer," it highlights the role of the prosecutor in providing strong evidence during a trial.
Etymology
The term "el fiscal" comes from the Latin word 'fiscalis,' which originally related to the treasury or public funds. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote the public official who prosecutes criminal cases, emphasizing their role in safeguarding public justice. Did you know that "fiscal" also relates to financial matters in some contexts, but in law, it firmly means prosecutor?
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"El fiscal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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