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    Legítimo (en. Legitimate)

    /leˈxitimo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has legal right or foundation.
    Her husband has a legitimate child.
    Su marido tiene un hijo legítimo.
    That is just or reasonable.
    It is a legitimate desire for freedom.
    Es un legítimo deseo de libertad.
    That belongs by right to someone.
    The inheritance was legitimate.
    La herencia fue legítima.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'legitimus', which means 'in accordance with the law'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    legitimate right
    The right that a person has in a legal manner.
    legítimo derecho
    legitimate child
    A child born within a regularly constituted marriage.
    hijo legítimo
    legitimate claim
    A claim that is well-founded and can be justified.
    reclamo legítimo

    Related Words

    to legitimize
    To make something legitimate.
    legitimar
    legitimacy
    Quality of that which is legitimate.
    legitimidad
    illegitimate
    That is not legitimate.
    ilegitimo

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is authentic or genuine.
    That car is legitimate, it is not a copy.
    Ese coche es legítimo, no es una copia.
    A situation that is considered fair.
    Her complaint is legitimate.
    Su queja es legítima.