How to Say "legitimacy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “legitimacy” is “legitimidad” — B2 level.
Examples
La legitimidad del documento fue confirmada por el juez.
The document's validity was confirmed by the judge.
El gobierno perdió su legitimidad tras el escándalo.
The government lost its legitimacy after the scandal.
Muchos ciudadanos cuestionan la legitimidad de los resultados electorales.
Many citizens question the legitimacy of the election results.
Identifying Feminine Nouns
Spanish words ending in '-dad' are almost always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Making it Plural
Since this word ends in a consonant (d), you make it plural by adding '-es' at the end: 'las legitimidades'.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “el legitimidad”
Correction: la legitimidad (Words ending in -dad are feminine, just like 'la felicidad' or 'la ciudad').
Confusing Legality with Legitimacy
Mistake: “Using it to mean just 'obeying a law'.”
Correction: Use 'legalidad' for things that follow laws, and 'legitimidad' for things that are widely accepted as being right or fair.
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