abogado
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9.9
A person who gives advice about the law and speaks for people in court
- noun
- /ˌɑːbəˈɡɑːdoʊ/
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abogado
Examples
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He's going to be an abogado.
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My uncle is a successful abogado who specializes in immigration law.
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If you have legal questions, you should consult an abogado for advice.
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The abogado helped her navigate the complex legal system with ease.
Synonyms
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8.1
A skilled lawyer who knows the law well and gives clear advice
is the neutral term used in Spanish speaking countries
9.9
A lawyer in Dutch-speaking countries who gives advice and speaks for people in court
is used mainly in Spanish speaking countries
Surface Forms
Etymology
Abogado comes from the Latin advocatus, which is from ad- 'to' and vocare 'to call', so it originally meant 'someone called to help'. That's why an abogado is a person who helps with the law, a 'lawyer', and you can see the same idea in the English word advocate.