Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
diputado
Pronunciation
IPA/dipuˈtaðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounmember of parliament
Example
El diputado anunció cambios en la política sanitaria.
The member of parliament announced changes to health policy.
More examples
El diputado de la oposición criticó la ley.
The opposition MP criticized the law.
Core concept
Elected legislator who represents citizens in a legislative chamber.
Common phrases
diputado de la oposición
opposition MP
diputado socialista
socialist MP
Similar words
congresista: Member of a national congress who takes part in drafting, debating, and voting on legislation.
parlamentario: Legislator belonging to a parliament who engages in debate and collective policy decision-making.
senador: Elected member of the senate who reviews, debates, and votes on national legislation.
representante: Representative who advocates for a local area or group's interests in legislative or public forums.
Definition in Spanish
Miembro elegido de una cámara legislativa que representa a los ciudadanos y participa en la votación de leyes.
Word origin
From Latin deputatus, past participle of deputare 'to entrust', originally referring to a person entrusted with public duties.
Usage tips
- Diputado is a false friend of English deputy because diputado usually means an elected lawmaker rather than an assistant or subordinate.
Other meanings
- congressmannoun
Related words
- diputaciónprovincial councilnoun
- exdiputadoformer MPnoun
- diputadafemale MPnoun