Abogar
Example: Ella siempre aboga por los derechos humanos en sus discursos.
Definition
"Abogar" means to actively support or defend a cause, idea, or person, often through speech or action. For example, someone who "aboga" for human rights speaks out and takes a stand to promote and protect those rights.
Etymology
The word "abogar" comes from the Latin verb 'advocare', which means 'to call to one's aid' or 'to summon'. Originally, it referred to pleading on behalf of someone in a legal context, like a lawyer does. Did you know? Its root 'vocare' means 'to call', emphasizing the idea of calling for support or defense.
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"Abogar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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