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"Abogado" is a form of "abogado", a noun which is often translated as "lawyer". "Letrado" is an adjective which is often translated as "learned". Learn more about the difference between "letrado" and "abogado" below.
letrado, el letrado, la letrada(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. learned
Es sumamente interesante platicar con gente tan letrada como Cristina.It's extremely interesting talking to someone as learned as Cristina.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. lawyer
La joven letrada ganó su primer juicio.The young lawyer won her first trial.
b. attorney
Cuando lo arrestaron, inmediatamente solicitó un letrado.When he was arrested, he immediately asked for an attorney.
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el abogado, la abogada(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. lawyer
La abogada me aconsejó que no contestara ninguna pregunta.The lawyer advised me not to answer any questions.
b. attorney
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Tengo que verme con un abogado de inmigración.I have to meet with an immigration attorney.
c. barrister (Australia)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Mis padres son abogados jubilados.My parents are both retired barristers.
d. solicitor (does not litigate) (Australia)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¿Me recomiendas algún abogado que sea honesto?Could you recommend a solicitor who is honest?
a. advocate
Déjeme hacer el papel de abogado del diablo en este caso.Allow me to play devil's advocate in this case.
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