Letrado (en. Lawyer)

/leˈtɾaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Person who possesses intellectual or formal knowledge, especially in the field of law.

Example Sentence: The lawyer defended his case with great skill.

El letrado defendió su caso con gran habilidad.

Definition: Lawyer or jurist.

Example Sentence: I need to consult with a lawyer about this contract.

Necesito consultar con un letrado sobre este contrato.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'lectus', which means 'read' or 'scholarly'.

Phrase: legal advisor to the administration

Meaning: Lawyer who works for public institutions.

letrado de la administración

Phrase: public defender

Meaning: Lawyer who provides free legal assistance to those who cannot afford it.

letrado del pobre

Phrase: lawyer in law

Meaning: Person who has studied and specializes in the practice of law.

letrado en derecho

Related Word: advocacy

Description: Profession of the lawyer.

abogacía

Related Word: legal

Description: Pertaining to or related to law.

jurídico

Related Word: scholarship

Description: Profound knowledge in a subject.

erudición

Slang Meaning: Public defender.

Example: That lawyer is well-known for being a great public defender.

Ese letrado es muy conocido por ser un buen defensor de oficio.

Slang Meaning: Lawyer who specializes in popular issues.

Example: That lawyer has a very approachable and popular style.

Ese letrado tiene un estilo muy cercano y popular.