The online edition of the Dictionary of Mexican Legal Terminology (Spanish-English) offers more than 23,396 terms, which the author updates periodically. This is the third edition of the Dictionary, which was first published in print in 1999, and a second edition also in print in 2011, and contains multiple proposals in English and brief explanations of words, terms, phrases, and legal concepts of the Mexican legal system to help translate them into the usual language of United States law.
Javier F. Becerra studied law at the Escuela Libre de Derecho in Mexico City and graduated on June 6, 1967. Undertook postgraduate studies in England, in the field of comparative law, at Cambridge University and as a member of Trinity College. Worked for more than 40 years with the Mexico City law firm of Messrs. Basham, Ringe y Correa, first as an associate and then as a partner; for several years was a member of the firm’s management committee and, from 2000 through 2003, was its managing partner.
"Mr. Becerra’s dictionary entries aren’t just lists of synonyms or simple definitions; they are lessons. As an inquisitive interpreter and translator, one piece of research leads to another, and I will spend hours perusing through the explanations. When I pull out the dictionary, doubts disappear. I will continue relying heavily on this piece of art."
Patricia Chárraga
“This work is an indispensable element for any translator of legal and other types of documents. Not only the meaning of the words is offered; it abounds in other meanings and examples are also added where the lexicon is contextualized. In the opinion of many, it is the "Bible of the Legal Translator"
Jorge Sánchez Suárez
“Professor Javier F. Becerra's online dictionary is undoubtedly the best and most complete legal dictionary for Mexican lawyers and expert translators who work with various legal documents from the US.”
Socorro Munive
“A great tool for legal translators, such as myself, as it provides quick and easy access to thousands of legal terms without having to resort to other sources of information; in addition it is an excellent guide to learn and understand legal vocabulary, which no other bilingual dictionary offers.”
Carolina Yépez
"The dictionary is an excellent online tool. It offers extensive and detailed explanations and its examples accurately handle complex terms. Similar Spanish terms help broaden searches. In addition, the exercises contribute to improving and differentiating vocabulary when used in each branch of the law."
Judith España
“Professor Becerra’s dictionary not only contains impeccable translations, but also clear explanations and very helpful examples. In my opinion, you could not find a comparable legal translation resource."
Patricia Chávez
“Becerra’s dictionary is an invaluable tool for professional translators providing sensitivity and linguistic efficiency. It offers expanded knowledge by defining, comparing, classifying, and exemplifying the use of words and phrases with lexical nuances and false cognates, thereby contributing to the correct use of both languages in the legal field.”
Diana de Regules
"I am a translator and since I started using Javier F. Becerra’s online dictionary I can work much faster and with confidence. It is a super reliable source."
Luis Daccarett
“Professor Javier F. Becerra's legal dictionary is the most successful tool to translate legal concepts. Although there are numerous online legal dictionaries, it is true that the vast majority use the Spanish language from Spain or other Latin American countries. This dictionary makes the translator's task much easier and more efficient."
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