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“advocate” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsopredicar

Pronunciation

IPA/defenˈsoɾ/

Example

El defensor habló en la reunión.

The advocate spoke at the meeting.

Illustration for defensor (advocate)

How to say “advocate” in Spanish

“Advocate” in Spanish is defensor.

Person shielding a cause or another person from attack.

Full entry for defensor: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with defensor

El defensor de los derechos habló con los vecinos.

The rights advocate spoke with the neighbors.

Tips for using defensor

  • Defensor commonly names a formal advocate (for example defensor del pueblo or a defense attorney), while defensa is the word for the defensive role or the concept of defense in sports.

Other Spanish words for “advocate”

Ella predica la importancia del ejercicio.

She advocates the importance of exercise.

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