How to Say "legal recourse" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “legal recourse” is “amparo” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
constitutional law
Examples
El abogado presentó un recurso de amparo ante el tribunal.
The lawyer filed a constitutional appeal before the court.
La Constitución garantiza el amparo de los derechos fundamentales.
The Constitution guarantees the protection of fundamental rights.
Legal Phrase Structure
In legal contexts, 'amparo' is almost always paired with 'recurso de' to describe the act of asking a high court to protect your rights.
Don't translate literally
Mistake: “Thinking 'recurso de amparo' is just a 'resource of shelter.'”
Correction: In law, 'recurso' means an 'appeal' and 'amparo' is the 'legal protection' specifically.
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