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procurador

pro-koo-rah-DOR/pɾokuɾaˈðoɾ/

court representative

Also: solicitor, proxy
NounmB2formal
Spain
A person in a professional suit holding a thick stack of legal documents and folders in a courthouse hallway.

📝 In Action

El procurador presentó los documentos ante el juzgado esta mañana.

B2

The court representative submitted the documents to the court this morning.

En España, necesitas tanto un abogado como un procurador para ir a juicio.

B2

In Spain, you need both a lawyer and a court representative to go to trial.

Ella trabaja como procuradora de los tribunales en Madrid.

C1

She works as a court representative in the Madrid courts.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • representante (representative)
  • apoderado (person with power of attorney)

Common Collocations

  • procurador de los tribunales – legal court representative
  • poder para procuradores – power of attorney for court representatives

Attorney General

Also: Ombudsman
NounmC1formal
Latin America
A high-ranking official in a formal robe standing behind a large wooden podium with a gold seal.

📝 In Action

El Procurador General de la Nación inició una investigación por corrupción.

C1

The National Attorney General started a corruption investigation.

El procurador del ciudadano protege los derechos de la gente.

C1

The public ombudsman protects the rights of the people.

El cargo de procurador es vital para la democracia.

C2

The position of attorney general is vital for democracy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • Procuraduría General – Attorney General's Office
  • procurador de derechos humanos – human rights ombudsman

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: procurador

Question 1 of 3

If you are in Spain and need someone to handle the court paperwork for you, who do you hire?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
procurar(to try/to obtain) — Verb
procuraduría(attorney general's office) — Noun
procuración(representation/management) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'procurator', which meant a manager, agent, or administrator. It comes from 'pro-' (on behalf of) and 'curare' (to take care of).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: procuratorFrench: procureur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 'procurador' the same as a lawyer?

Not exactly. In many countries, they work together. The 'abogado' (lawyer) focuses on the law and arguments, while the 'procurador' focuses on the administrative process of the court case.

Does 'procurador' come from the verb 'procurar'?

Yes! Since 'procurar' means 'to try to get something' or 'to manage', a 'procurador' is someone who manages or gets things done on your behalf.

Is this word used in everyday conversation?

No, it is quite formal. You'll mostly use it if you are dealing with legal issues or talking about politics.