English–Spanish

“legal” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsolícito · jurídico

Pronunciation

IPA/leˈɣal/

Example

¿Es legal?

Is it legal?

Illustration for legal (legal)

How to say “legal” in Spanish

“Legal” in Spanish is legal.

Judge's gavel with a green checkmark.

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

Example sentences with legal

Esta actividad es legal.

This is a legal activity.

Tips for using legal

  • The direct opposite is ilegal, spelled with a single l in Spanish unlike English illegal.

Other Spanish words for “legal”

¿Es lícito fumar aquí?

Is it legal to smoke here?

Necesito asesoría jurídica.

I need legal advice.

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