Abogado (en. Lawyer)

/a.boˈɣa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Person who practices the profession of lawyer, responsible for defending the rights and interests of their clients.

The lawyer filed the lawsuit in court.

El abogado presentó la demanda en el tribunal.

Legal advisor who offers advice and services in legal matters.

The lawyer advised me not to sign the contract without reading it first.

El abogado me recomendó que no firmara el contrato sin leerlo primero.

Professional who acts in defense of the rights of a person or entity in judicial proceedings.

Your lawyer is preparing your defense for the trial.

Su abogado está preparando su defensa para el juicio.

From Latin 'advocatus', which means 'one who is called to help'.

public defender

Lawyer appointed by the state to defend a defendant who cannot afford one.

abogado de oficio

criminal lawyer

Lawyer specialized in criminal law.

abogado penalista

to be a lawyer

To practice as a legal professional.

ser abogado

legal profession

Profession of lawyer.

abogacía

Attorney General

Lawyer who represents an institution or entity in legal matters.

abogado general

legal consultancy

Advisory service on legal issues.

consultoría legal

Counsel

I always go to a counsel when I have legal problems.

Siempre voy a un letrado cuando tengo problemas legales.

Gowned lawyer

The gowned lawyer is helping me with my litigation.

El togado me está ayudando con mi litigio.