How to Say "statutory" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “statutory” is “legal” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
established by law
Examples
Necesitas un documento legal para cruzar la frontera.
You need a legal document to cross the border.
La decisión del juez fue completamente legal.
The judge's decision was completely lawful.
Buscaremos asesoramiento legal antes de firmar el contrato.
We will seek legal advice before signing the contract.
Adjective Placement
Like many descriptive adjectives, 'legal' usually goes after the noun it describes: 'un documento legal' (a legal document).
Using the English word order
Mistake: “Dicen que es un legal problema.”
Correction: Dicen que es un problema legal. (Remember: descriptive adjectives usually come after the noun.)
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