Spanish Conversation · Level 123
60 words
Spanish word
legítimo
Pronunciation
IPA/leˈxitimo/
Meaning
- adjectivelegitimate
Example
¿Crees que su queja es legítima?
Do you think his complaint is legitimate?
More examples
Tiene un motivo legítimo para quejarse.
He has a legitimate reason to complain.
Core concept
A claim with sufficient grounds to be considered fair or justified.
Common phrases
motivo legítimo
legitimate reason
derecho legítimo
legitimate right
interés legítimo
legitimate interest
Similar words
legal: Recognized or authorized by law; lawful under statutes or official rules.
válido: Formally effective or binding; possessing legal or official validity.
lícito: Permitted by law or rules; not unlawful or prohibited.
auténtico: Genuine and original; not fake, imitation, or counterfeit.
Definition in Spanish
Que posee fundamento suficiente para ser considerado aceptable o justo.
Word origin
From Latin legitimus, related to lex 'law', originally meaning 'in accordance with law or custom' and later broadened to mean 'having a sufficient or just basis'.
Usage tips
- Legítimo often marks the speaker's judgment that something is justified or acceptable rather than indicating a formal legal decision.
Other meanings
- legaladjective
- genuineadjective
- rightfuladjective
Related words
- legitimarlegitimizeverb
- legitimidadlegitimacynoun
- legítimamentelegitimatelyadverb