legislación
“legislación” means “legislation” in Spanish (a body of laws or the process of making them).
legislation, laws
Also: lawmaking
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La legislación actual protege los derechos de los trabajadores.
B1Current legislation protects workers' rights.
El gobierno quiere cambiar la legislación sobre el medio ambiente.
B2The government wants to change the laws regarding the environment.
Es difícil entender toda la legislación fiscal de este país.
C1It is difficult to understand all the tax laws of this country.
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Which article should you use with 'legislación'?
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Derived from the Latin word 'legislatio', which combines 'lex' (meaning law) and 'latio' (meaning the act of bringing or proposing). Essentially, it means the act of bringing forward new laws.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'legislación' always formal?
Yes, it is primarily a formal word used in legal, political, and professional contexts. In everyday speech, people often just say 'las leyes' (the laws).
How do I make 'legislación' plural?
The plural is 'legislaciones', but it's rarely used because the singular form already implies a collection of many laws.
Is it spelled with a 'c' or an 's'?
In Spanish, it is always 'legislación' with a 'c' before the 'i'. Note the accent on the 'o' as well!