Abugado (en. Lawyer)
a-bu-ga-do
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who provides legal advice or represents a client in court.
We need a lawyer for our case in court.
Kailangan namin ng abugado para sa aming kaso sa korte.
A professional who studies law and provides assistance in legal matters.
The lawyer is important in understanding citizens' rights.
Ang abugado ay mahalaga sa pag-unawa ng mga karapatan ng mamamayan.
A person who has the permission or license to practice law.
He needs to show his license as a lawyer.
Kailangan niyang ipakita ang kanyang lisensya bilang abugado.
Etymology
Spanish (abogado)
Common Phrases and Expressions
Public lawyer
A lawyer who provides services to those who cannot afford legal assistance.
Abugado ng bayan
My lawyer
The lawyer representing me or assisting in my case.
Aking abugado
Related Words
court
An institution where legal processes and hearings occur.
hukuman
law
The rules and regulations that exist within a society.
batas
Slang Meanings
a kind person who helps others
He is such a lawyer, always there to help friends.
Sobra siyang abugado, lagi siyang nandiyan para tumulong sa mga kaibigan.
fighter or defender
I hope to become a lawyer to defend those in need.
Sana'y maging abugado ako para ipagtanggol ang mga nangangailangan.
a creative or talented person
My sibling is really talented in drawing, his works are beautiful.
Yung kapatid ko, abugado talaga sa drawing, ang ganda ng mga gawa niya.