What is the Spanish word for "referee"?

Learn how to say "referee" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

referee

Spanish

árbitro

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Alternative translations of "referee"

juez
mediador
árbitra

Examples of how to use "referee" in Spanish

English
The referee made a very controversial call.
Spanish
El árbitro tomó una decisión muy controvertida.
English
The referee blew the whistle and stopped play.
Spanish
El árbitro pitó y detuvo el juego.
English
She asked the referee a polite question.
Spanish
Ella le hizo una pregunta educada al árbitro.
English
Our coach respected the referee’s difficult decisions.
Spanish
Nuestro entrenador respetó las decisiones difíciles del árbitro.
English
Please wait until the referee announces the result.
Spanish
Por favor, espera hasta que el árbitro anuncie el resultado.

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