Letrados (en. Lawyers)
/leˈtɾaðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Legal professionals with formal studies in law.
Literates are essential in the administration of justice.
Los letrados son esenciales en la administración de la justicia.
Educated and cultured individuals, particularly in the legal field.
It is said that literates should be examples of professional ethics.
Se dice que los letrados deben ser ejemplos de ética profesional.
Lawyers who defend interests in trials.
The literate filed an appeal against the judge's ruling.
El letrado presentó una apelación al fallo del juez.
Etymology
From Latin 'litteratus', meaning 'literate' or 'cultured'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
legal literates
Lawyers or jurists who have legal authority.
letrados de la ley
advice from literates
Guidelines or recommendations given by legal professionals.
consejos de letrados
defense attorney
Lawyer who defends a person in a trial.
letrado defensor
Related Words
lawyer
Legal professional representing clients in legal proceedings.
abogado
legal
Related to law or legislation.
jurídico
litigation
Judicial procedure.
litigio
Slang Meanings
Literates are the ones who are always right in legal disputes.
The trial leaned in favor of the literate, as expected.
El juicio se inclinó a favor del letrado, como era de esperarse.
They are often colloquially referred to as 'lawyers' slang.
That lawyer knew how to handle the situation in court.
Ese abogaño sabía cómo manejar la situación en la corte.