Spanish Conversation · Level 6
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Spanish word
constitución
Pronunciation
IPA/konstituˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounconstitution
Example
La constitución garantiza los derechos fundamentales.
The constitution guarantees the fundamental rights.
More examples
Es importante respetar la constitución en una democracia.
It is important to respect the constitution in a democracy.
Core concept
Charter defining the framework of government and citizens' fundamental rights.
Common phrases
respetar la constitución
respect the constitution
proteger la constitución
protect the constitution
Similar words
ley: Government-enacted statute that prescribes specific actions and official procedures.
reglamento: Detailed rules that implement a law and guide everyday administrative practice.
Definition in Spanish
Texto fundamental que establece la organización del Estado y los derechos esenciales de la ciudadanía.
Word origin
Comes via medieval Latin constitutio from Latin constituere 'to place or establish', and refers to a foundational legal text that organizes state power.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- basic lawnoun
- charternoun
Related words
- constitucionalconstitutionaladjective