Procuradores (en. Attorneys)

/prokuɾaˈðoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Legal representative acting on behalf of another person.
The attorney filed the lawsuit on behalf of his client.
El procurador presentó la demanda en nombre de su cliente.
Official responsible for safeguarding the interests of the State.
The state attorneys defend legality in trials.
Los procuradores del Estado defienden la legalidad en los juicios.
Person who assumes the representation of a judicial body.
Judicial attorneys are vital for the legal procedure.
Los procuradores judiciales son vitales para el procedimiento legal.

Etymology

From the Latin 'procurator', which means 'the one who takes care of something'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Attorney General
The highest representative of the attorney general's office in a country.
procurador general
Delegation of asset management
Act of delegating the management of assets to another person.
procuración de bienes
Public prosecutor
Name used to refer to a prosecutor or state attorney.
procurador de justicia

Related Words

procuration
Act of granting powers to another person to act on their behalf.
procuración
lawyer
Legal professional who advises and represents clients.
abogado
trial
Legal process where a matter is decided before a judge.
juicio

Slang Meanings

Trusted lawyer.
I always consult my attorney when I have a legal problem.
Siempre consulto a mi procurador cuando tengo un problema legal.
Person who handles legal matters.
I went to the attorney to help me with the procedure.
Fui al procurador para que me ayudara con el trámite.