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“legislative” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/lexislaˈtiβo/

Example

El poder legislativo crea leyes.

The legislative branch makes laws.

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How to say “legislative” in Spanish

“Legislative” in Spanish is legislativo.

Characteristic of institutions and acts that create and approve laws.

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

Example sentences with legislativo

Las elecciones legislativas cambiaron la composición del parlamento.

Legislative elections changed the composition of the parliament.

Tips for using legislativo

  • Often confused with legislador, which names a person who makes laws; legislativo describes the powers, bodies, or acts related to lawmaking.

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