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“constitution” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/konstituˈθjon/

Example

La constitución garantiza los derechos fundamentales.

The constitution guarantees the fundamental rights.

Illustration for constitución (constitution)

How to say “constitution” in Spanish

“Constitution” in Spanish is constitución.

Charter defining the framework of government and citizens' fundamental rights.

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

Example sentences with constitución

Es importante respetar la constitución en una democracia.

It is important to respect the constitution in a democracy.

Tips for using constitución

  • When referring to a country's constitution, Spanish often uses the singular 'la Constitución' with a capital C in formal texts, unlike the generic word ley for ordinary statutes.

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