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/aβoˈɣaðo/

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Translation

lawyer

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Word origin

From Latin advocatus, 'one called to aid', the past participle of advocare ('to call to'). English 'advocate' comes from the same word.

Origin
Latin
Root
advocatus
English cognates
advocate

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralabogados

Examples

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I need to speak with my lawyer.

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He works as a lawyer at a large firm.

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The lawyer presented the evidence before the judge.

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He wants to study to become a lawyer one day.

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My aunt is a human rights lawyer.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 5: abogado, voz, control and 7 more words.