abogado
n. B1 Intermediate abo·ga·do
n. a lawyer. This is the word used in Spanish-speaking countries to describe someone who practices law.
n. a lawyer or legal practitioner. Used in Spanish-speaking jurisdictions to refer to a professional who provides legal advice and represents clients in court.
He is a very famous abogado in this city.
The defendant hired a local abogado to help him understand the charges against him.
While the title abogado is common in many Latin American countries, the specific legal responsibilities and qualifications required to practice vary significantly between different jurisdictions.
Borrowed from Spanish abogado, from Latin advocātus, from advocō (“I call, summon”). Doublet of advocate.