constitucional
“constitucional” means “constitutional” in Spanish (related to a country's constitution or fundamental laws).
constitutional
Also: inherent
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El derecho a la libre expresión es un derecho constitucional.
B1The right to free speech is a constitutional right.
Hubo una crisis constitucional después de las elecciones.
B2There was a constitutional crisis after the elections.
El abogado analizó la reforma constitucional detalladamente.
C1The lawyer analyzed the constitutional reform in detail.
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Quick Quiz: constitucional
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Which of these is a 'reforma constitucional'?
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From Latin 'constitutio', which refers to the way something is set up, established, or organized.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'constitucional' used in everyday conversation?
Not really. It is a formal word mostly used in news, politics, and law classes. You won't hear it much at a casual dinner unless people are debating politics!
Can I use this word to talk about my health?
Yes, but it's very formal/medical. In medicine, a 'debilidad constitucional' refers to a weakness that is part of your natural physical makeup.
Is the stress on the last syllable?
Yes! Because it ends in 'l' and doesn't have an accent mark, you put the emphasis on the 'NAL' at the end.