julgar

Senses

1. 1.

   to judge

   to form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something

2. 2.

   to judge, to try

   to hear and decide a legal case in court

3. 3.

   to consider, to deem

   to believe or think that something is true

Examples

• "Não devemos julgar as pessoas pela aparência."

  We shouldn't judge people by their appearance.

• "O juiz vai julgar o caso na próxima semana."

  The judge will try the case next week.

• "Julguei necessário avisar todos sobre a mudança."

  I deemed it necessary to inform everyone about the change.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Commonly used with reflexive "julgar-se" (to consider oneself). Often followed by adjectives or noun clauses: "julgar importante/necessário" (to consider important/necessary). In legal contexts, specifically means to preside over or decide a case.