abogados
“abogados” means “lawyers” in Spanish (general term for legal professionals (plural)).
lawyers, attorneys
Also: counsel
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Los abogados están revisando el contrato.
A2The lawyers are reviewing the contract.
Necesitamos contratar a buenos abogados para este caso.
B1We need to hire good attorneys for this case.
El bufete tiene diez abogados especialistas en derecho fiscal.
B2The law firm has ten lawyers specializing in tax law.
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Quick Quiz: abogados
Question 1 of 1
Which Spanish word would you use to refer to a group of five people: two male lawyers and three female lawyers?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin term *advocatus*, which literally means 'one who is called to help' (specifically, to speak on someone's behalf in court).
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (c. 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'abogados' only used for male lawyers?
No. While the singular 'abogado' is male, the plural 'abogados' is used for a group of male lawyers, or for a group that includes both male and female lawyers.