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    Constitución (en. Constitution)

    /konstituˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fundamental law that establishes the organization and functioning of a State.
    The constitution of this country guarantees human rights.
    La constitución de este país garantiza los derechos humanos.
    Documents that form the legal foundation of a nation.
    Citizens must know their constitution to exercise their rights.
    Los ciudadanos deben conocer su constitución para ejercer sus derechos.
    Agreement that establishes principles and rules for a society.
    In the assembly, the articles of the new constitution were discussed.
    En la asamblea se discutieron los artículos de la nueva constitución.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'constitutio', which means 'the action of establishing or fixing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    political constitution
    Constitution that establishes and regulates the functioning of a government.
    constitución política
    constitutional reform
    Modification or amendment of the current constitution.
    reforma constitucional
    constitutional rights
    Rights that are guaranteed by the constitution of a country.
    derechos constitucionales

    Related Words

    constitutional
    Related to the constitution.
    constitucional
    constituent
    Concerned with creating or modifying a constitution.
    constituyente
    unconstitutional
    Not in accordance with the constitution.
    inconstitucional

    Slang Meanings

    Common usage to refer to the supreme law.
    The debate about the constitution is on everyone's lips.
    El debate sobre la constitución está en boca de todos.
    Colloquial phrase about rights and duties.
    They say we are constitutionally free, but there are many restrictions.
    Dicen que somos constitucionalmente libres, pero hay muchas restricciones.