courtroom

[/ˈkɔːrtruːm/]
nounmasculinepl: courtrooms
sala de tribunal
1. A room in a court of law where legal proceedings and trials take place
The judge entered the courtroom and everyone stood up.
O juiz entrou na sala de tribunal e todos se levantaram.
2. The physical space where a judge presides over cases and justice is administered
The witness testified in the courtroom about what she had seen.
A testemunha depôs na sala de tribunal sobre o que havia visto.
In Brazilian legal culture, courtrooms (salas de tribunal) are formal spaces governed by strict protocols. Access is typically restricted to authorized personnel, parties involved, and the public gallery. In the United States, courtroom dramas are popular in media and culture, reflecting the adversarial nature of the common law system.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
courtcourthousetrial room

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sala de tribunal
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sala de audiência
Alternative term sometimes used in Rio courts
São Paulo
sala de tribunal
Standard term used in São Paulo courts
Portugal
sala de audiências
Portuguese variant, often using plural form

Related Words

judgelawyerjuryverdicttestimonybench

Related Idioms & Phrases

courtroom drama
cleared the courtroom
in open courtroom
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