abogar - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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abogar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

"Abogar" is a verb.

Phonetic Transcription

/ a.βo.ˈɣaɾ /

Translation Options into English

  1. To advocate
  2. To plead
  3. To intercede

Meaning and Usage

"Abogar" refers to the act of supporting, advocating, or representing someone in a cause, especially in legal contexts. It is often associated with lawyers and legal professionals who defend or plead for a client's case. The term can be used in both oral and written contexts, but it is more commonly found in written legal documents, academic discussions, and formal speeches.

Frequency of Use

The term "abogar" is frequent in both legal and everyday language in contexts where advocacy is discussed, although its primary usage is legal.

Example Sentences

  1. El abogado decidió abogar por los derechos de su cliente en la corte. The lawyer decided to advocate for his client's rights in court.

  2. Es importante abogar por la justicia en nuestra sociedad. It is important to advocate for justice in our society.

  3. Algunas organizaciones abogan por políticas de protección ambiental. Some organizations advocate for environmental protection policies.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "abogar" itself may not be a central term in many idiomatic expressions, it is commonly found in contexts related to advocacy and legal defense, often leading to a variety of phrases and constructs that include this verb.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

  1. Abogar por la paz. To advocate for peace.
  2. La comunidad decidió abogar por la paz en medio del conflicto. The community decided to advocate for peace amidst the conflict.

  3. Abogar en favor de los desfavorecidos. To advocate on behalf of the disadvantaged.

  4. Es fundamental abogar en favor de los desfavorecidos para lograr una sociedad más equitativa. It is essential to advocate on behalf of the disadvantaged to achieve a more equitable society.

  5. Abogar por el cambio. To advocate for change.

  6. El movimiento juvenil aboga por el cambio climático y la sostenibilidad. The youth movement advocates for climate change and sustainability.

  7. Abogar a toda costa. To advocate at all costs.

  8. Seguiremos abogando a toda costa por nuestros derechos. We will continue to advocate at all costs for our rights.

  9. Abogar en los tribunales. To advocate in the courts.

  10. El equipo de abogados se prepara para abogar en los tribunales la próxima semana. The team of lawyers is preparing to advocate in the courts next week.

Etymology

The word "abogar" comes from the Latin "advocare," which means "to call to one's aid." It combines "ad-" meaning "to" and "vocare" meaning "to call." This etymological origin reflects the word's meaning related to calling upon someone to advocate or support a person or cause.

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23-07-2024