referee

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BrE /ˈrefərɪ/ AmE /ˈrefərɪ/

noun en → es

1 SPORTS OFFICIAL [singular] B1

a person who is in charge of a sports game and makes sure that the rules are followed

árbitro, juez de partido

  • the referee for a match

Collocations referee a game · referee at a tournament

  • The referee blew the whistle to start the match.

    El árbitro silbó para dar inicio al partido.

2 LEGAL [singular] C1

a person who is appointed by a court to manage the affairs of someone who cannot look after themselves, especially in financial matters

tutor legal, curador

  • the referee for somebody's estate

Collocations referee an estate · referee a trust fund

  • The court appointed a referee to manage the minor's inheritance.

    El tribunal nombró un tutor legal para administrar la herencia del menor.