Legislador (en. Legislator)

/le.xis.laˈðor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Member of a legislative assembly that drafts and approves laws.

The legislator introduced a new bill to improve education.

El legislador presentó un nuevo proyecto de ley para mejorar la educación.

A person who participates in the creation of laws in a country or region.

The legislators debated health reform.

Los legisladores debatieron sobre la reforma de salud.

The role of the legislator in the democratic process.

The legislator must represent the interests of their constituents.

El legislador debe representar los intereses de sus electores.

From Latin 'legislator', which comes from 'legis' (law) and 'lator' (bearer, one who carries).

full-time legislator

A person who is exclusively dedicated to the legislative function.

legislador a tiempo completo

legislative power

Branch of government responsible for creating laws.

poder legislativo

legislation

Set of laws that regulate a subject.

legislación

legislative

Related to the drafting of laws.

legislativo

legislative advisor

A person who provides support and technical knowledge to legislators.

asesor legislativo

Politician who focuses more on their personal career than on laws.

That legislator only seeks power; they don't care about the people.

Ese legislador sólo busca el poder, no le importa la gente.

Legislator who yields to external interests or lobbies.

That legislator is known for selling their support to the highest bidder.

Ese legislador es conocido por vender su apoyo al mejor postor.