legislador
“legislador” means “lawmaker” in Spanish (someone who creates or changes laws).
lawmaker
Also: legislator
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El legislador presentó un nuevo proyecto de ley sobre el medio ambiente.
B2The lawmaker introduced a new bill regarding the environment.
Muchos legisladores no están de acuerdo con los cambios propuestos.
B2Many legislators do not agree with the proposed changes.
Como legislador, él tiene la responsabilidad de escuchar a los ciudadanos.
C1As a legislator, he has the responsibility to listen to the citizens.
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What does a 'legislador' primarily do?
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From the Latin 'legislator'. This comes from 'lex' (meaning law) and 'lator' (meaning someone who carries or brings). So, it literally describes a person who 'brings' or 'carries' laws to the people.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 'legislador' the same as a politician?
A 'legislador' is a type of politician, specifically one who serves in a legislative body (like a Congress or Senate). While all legislators are politicians, not all politicians are legislators (for example, a Mayor is a politician but belongs to the executive branch).
Can I use 'legislador' for a woman?
Technically, 'legislador' is masculine. For a woman, you would use the word 'legisladora'.
What is the difference between 'legislador' and 'abogado'?
A 'legislador' writes the laws in the government. An 'abogado' (lawyer) is a professional who explains the laws to people and represents them in legal situations.