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a lawyer, especially one who specializes in law and represents clients in court
El abogado presentó una demanda contra la empresa.
The lawyer filed a lawsuit against the company.
In formal and professional settings, use 'abogado' when referring to a lawyer, especially in the context of law and court proceedings.
From Latin 'advocatus', meaning 'one who is called to the aid of another'.
In Spanish-speaking countries, 'abogado' is a common term for a lawyer, while in some Latin American countries, 'abogado' may also refer to a prosecutor.