advocate for
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advocate for
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to defend)
a. abogar por
Marisol has used her status to advocate for a lot of people who don't have a voice in society.Marisol ha usado su posición social para abogar por muchas personas que no tienen voz en la sociedad.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The best nurses don't just provide health care; they advocate for their patients, especially those who are most vulnerable.Los mejores enfermeros no solo dan atención médica, sino que también se comprometen con el bienestar de sus pacientes, sobre todo de aquellos que son más vulnerables.
You can advocate for your clients by calling to remind them about their appointments or by educating them about their health.Pueden ocuparse del bienestar sus clientes haciendo cosas como llamarlos a recordarles sus citas o brindarles educación para la salud.
c. propugnar (cause, idea)
The lobbyist group advocates for the legalization of cannabis.El grupo de presión propugna la legalización del cannabis.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. defensor de
Lionel is an advocate for this new teaching method.Lionel es un defensor de este nuevo método pedagógico.
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