English–Spanish
“law” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/lej/
Example
La ley protege a los consumidores.
The law protects consumers.
How to say “law” in Spanish
“Law” in Spanish is ley.
A legal norm recorded or approved by an authority that governs conduct.
Example sentences with ley
Hicieron cumplir la ley en el barrio.
They enforced the law in the neighborhood.
Tips for using ley
- As a feminine noun la ley takes feminine articles and adjectives, and speakers commonly say la ley establece... to report what the law states.
Other Spanish words for “law”
La legislación protege los derechos de los trabajadores.
The law protects workers' rights.