Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
alegato
Pronunciation
IPA/aleˈɣato/
Meaning
- masculine nounargument
Example
Su alegato fue convincente.
His argument was convincing.
More examples
En la reunión hizo un alegato a favor de cambiar el horario de trabajo.
At the meeting he made an argument in favor of changing the work schedule.
Core concept
Courtroom argument or defense delivered to support a position.
Common phrases
hacer un alegato a favor de
make an argument in favor of
un alegato breve
a brief argument
un alegato convincente
a convincing argument
Similar words
argumento: Reasoned explanation that supports an opinion with evidence to persuade others.
alegación: Assertion presented as a claim regardless of whether evidence supports it.
defensa: Argument or explanation offered to protect or justify someone facing criticism or charges.
discurso: Prepared public speech of substantial length delivered to inform, persuade, or inspire an audience.
Definition in Spanish
Término que nombra el discurso o texto en el que se exponen argumentos y pruebas para defender o probar una postura, sobre todo en juicios y debates formales.
Word origin
Derived from the verb alegar, from Latin allegare 'to bring forward', with -ato creating a noun for the act or product of putting forward arguments.
Usage tips
- Alegato is not the same as English allegation; alegato denotes the argumentative speech or written plea itself, while allegation refers to a claim of wrongdoing.