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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.


SIMPLE

He is a very famous abogado in this city.

CONTEXTUAL

The defendant hired a local abogado to help him understand the charges against him.

COMPLEX

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.

Origin

Borrowed from Spanish abogado, from Latin advocātus, from advocō (“I call, summon”). Doublet of advocate.

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