Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Legítima (en. Legitimate)

    le-ˈxi-ti-ma

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Right to something granted by law or justice.
    She presented her claim as a legitimate interested party in the case.
    Ella presentó su reclamo como una legítima interesada en el caso.
    Descendants recognized by parents according to the law.
    The child is legitimate, as he was born within marriage.
    El niño es legítima, ya que nació dentro del matrimonio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'legitimam', meaning 'legitimate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    legitimate self-defense
    Legal justification for acting in self-defense.
    legítima defensa
    to do something legitimately
    To carry out an action according to established laws or norms.
    hacer algo de manera legítima

    Related Words

    legitimacy
    Quality of what is legitimate.
    legitimidad
    legitimate
    That which is in accordance with the law.
    legítimo

    Slang Meanings

    Something considered authentic or true.
    That interaction was legitimate; it didn't feel forced.
    Esa interacción fue legítima, no se sintió forzada.
    To be very sure about something.
    I am legitimate that we will win this time.
    Estoy legítima de que ganaremos esta vez.