El abogado
Example: El abogado explicó claramente los derechos del cliente.
Definition
"El abogado" refers to a professional who is trained and licensed to practice law, representing and advising clients in legal matters. For example, in the phrase "El abogado explicó claramente los derechos del cliente," the lawyer clearly explained the client's rights.
Etymology
The term "el abogado" comes from the Latin word 'advocatus,' meaning 'one called to aid or advocate.' It evolved through Old Spanish into the modern term, reflecting the role of someone who speaks on behalf of others in legal contexts. Did you know that the root 'advocatus' literally means 'called to one's aid'?
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"El abogado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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