letrado
El letrado defendió al acusado con gran habilidad.
The lawyer defended the defendant with great skill.
A lawyer or legal expert, especially one with specialized knowledge in a particular area of law.
El letrado presentó un recurso ante el tribunal superior.
The lawyer filed an appeal with the higher court.
The term is often used in formal legal contexts, particularly in Spain and Latin America.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'letrado' in formal legal contexts; in everyday speech, 'abogado' is more common.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
'Létrado' is often used to refer to a lawyer with specialized knowledge, such as a 'letrado de la audiencia' (court-appointed lawyer).
Word Origin
From the Spanish 'letra' (letter), referring to someone learned in written law.
Usage Notes
In some contexts, 'letrado' can also refer to a scholar or someone well-versed in a particular field, though this usage is less common.