How to Say "mandate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mandate” is “poderes” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
official instruction/authority
Examples
Necesitamos los poderes notariales para completar la venta de la propiedad.
We need the notarized power of attorney to complete the sale of the property.
El abogado presentó sus poderes ante el juez.
The lawyer presented his credentials (or authorization) before the judge.
Legal Phrase
When used in a legal context, 'poderes' often appears with adjectives like 'notariales' (notarized) or 'legales' (legal) to specify the type of official authorization.
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