court

a place where legal cases are heard and judged by a judge or jury

tribunal, sala de justicia

• the court

Collocations court case · court hearing

• The trial will take place in a special court.

  El juicio tendrá lugar en un tribunal especial.

an area where sports such as tennis or basketball are played, surrounded by walls or fences

cancha, pista

• the court

Collocations tennis court · basketball court

• They played tennis on the outdoor courts.

  Jugaron tenis en las canchas al aire libre.

the royal family or a member of it, especially in a formal situation

corte real, realeza

• the court

Collocations royal court · court ceremony

• The king and his court were present at the event.

  El rey y su corte estuvieron presentes en el evento.

a romantic relationship between two people, especially when it is serious or long-lasting

relación amorosa, noviazgo

• be in court with somebody

Collocations love court · courtship period

• They have been in court for several years now.

  Han estado en una relación amorosa durante varios años.

the act of trying to persuade someone to do something or to support your ideas

persuasión, convicción

• court somebody's favour

Collocations court public opinion · court the media

• The politician is trying to court the support of young voters.

  El político está tratando de ganar el apoyo de los votantes jóvenes.

a formal dance or ball, especially one given by a royal family

baile, fiesta

• the court

Collocations court ball · royal court dance

• The royal family hosted a grand court last night.

  La familia real organizó una gran fiesta anoche.

a lawyer who works in a law firm or for the government, rather than as a judge

abogado, letrado

• the court

Collocations court lawyer · attorney at law

• She is a senior court in the firm.

  Ella es una abogada senior en la firma.

the honor or respect given to someone because of their position, achievements, etc.

honor, respeto

• the court

Collocations court honor · court respect

• He was awarded the Order of Merit for his service to the nation.

  Fue galardonado con el Orden del Mérito por su servicio a la nación.