How to Say "plaintiff" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “plaintiff” is “demandante” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
the person who sues in a court of law
Examples
El demandante presentó pruebas contundentes contra la empresa.
The plaintiff presented strong evidence against the company.
La parte demandante exige una indemnización económica.
The claiming party demands financial compensation.
El abogado del demandante habló durante dos horas.
The plaintiff's lawyer spoke for two hours.
Gendered Articles
The word itself doesn't change, but the 'the' does. Use 'el demandante' for a man and 'la demandante' for a woman.
Demandante vs. Acusado
Mistake: “El demandante está en la cárcel por el robo.”
Correction: El demandado (o el acusado) está en la cárcel.
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