How to Say "legal document" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “legal document” is “instrumento” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
a deed or contract
Examples
El notario preparó el instrumento de compraventa de la propiedad.
The notary prepared the legal document (deed) for the sale of the property.
La diplomacia fue el instrumento clave para resolver el conflicto.
Diplomacy was the key means/instrument to resolve the conflict.
Necesitamos un instrumento legal que respalde nuestra decisión.
We need a legal document that supports our decision.
Formal Use
When referring to a legal paper, it often appears with words like 'público' (public) or 'notarial' (notary-related), indicating a very formal context.
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