How to Say "ombudsman" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ombudsman” is “procurador” — C1 level.
Examples
El Procurador General de la Nación inició una investigación por corrupción.
The National Attorney General started a corruption investigation.
El procurador del ciudadano protege los derechos de la gente.
The public ombudsman protects the rights of the people.
El cargo de procurador es vital para la democracia.
The position of attorney general is vital for democracy.
Capitalization in Titles
When referring to the specific government office (like the Attorney General), you will often see it capitalized: 'el Procurador'.
False Friend Alert
Mistake: “Thinking 'procurador' means 'procurer' in a suggestive sense.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'procurador' is strictly a legal and professional term. Don't confuse it with English words that sound similar but have different social meanings.
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