el acusado

the accused

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the accused Refers to the person who is accused in a legal case; in context, it can also mean 'the defendant.'

SP: El acusado habló con su abogado antes del juicio.

EN: The accused spoke with his lawyer before the trial.

Let the accused stand.

Tom is the accused.

The accused must appear in court on Friday.

The accused remains in custody.

The accused stands up.

The accused was sentenced to death.

The accused is released.

— Una cuestión de tiempo (2013)

Have the accused state his name, age, and position.

— Asesinos (2015)

The accused admits to all charges.

— Burning (2018)

The accused has made it clear that he cannot help himself.

— M, el vampiro de Düsseldorf (1931)

The accused is innocent until proven guilty.

The accused remains in custody.

Despite being innocent, the accused did not respond to the accusations.

The accused should stand up.

The defendant will please stand.

— Jugada maestra (2026)

The accused was declared innocent.

The accused is released on oath.

— Adiós a mi concubina (1993)