Police, court, contracts, rights. Navigate legal matters in a Spanish-speaking country.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| el abogado/a | lawyer |
| el juez / la jueza | judge |
| el tribunal / juzgado | court |
| la ley | law |
| el derecho | right (legal) |
| la demanda | lawsuit |
| el contrato | contract |
| la multa | fine |
| el testigo | witness |
| la prueba | evidence |
| la sentencia | verdict / sentence |
| culpable / inocente | guilty / innocent |
Tengo derecho a un abogado. (I have the right to a lawyer.)
Tengo derecho a un intérprete. (I have the right to an interpreter.)
¿De qué se me acusa? (What am I being accused of?)
No entiendo. Necesito un intérprete. (I don't understand. I need an interpreter.)
¿Puedo llamar a mi embajada? (Can I call my embassy?)
Quiero hablar con mi abogado. (I want to speak with my lawyer.)
firmar = to sign | la firma = signature
la cláusula = clause | las condiciones = terms
la letra pequeña = fine print
el plazo = deadline / term | la penalización = penalty
rescisión del contrato = contract termination
Lea antes de firmar. (Read before signing.)
Quiero poner una denuncia. (I want to file a complaint/report.)
¿Necesito un abogado para esto? (Do I need a lawyer for this?)
Quiero reclamar. (I want to make a claim.)
Es ilegal. (It's illegal.)
¿Cuáles son mis derechos? (What are my rights?)
Tengo un seguro. (I have insurance.)
Su carnet de conducir, por favor. (Your driver's license, please.)
Iba a 120 en zona de 80. (You were doing 120 in an 80 zone.)
Le vamos a poner una multa. (We're going to give you a fine.)
Ha dado positivo en el control de alcoholemia. (You tested positive in the breath test.)
1. Lawyer = _____.
2. I have the right to = Tengo _____ a...
3. Witness = _____.
4. To sign = _____.
5. Fine print = letra _____.
6. Guilty = _____.
7. I want to file a report = Quiero poner una _____.
8. Evidence = _____.
9. Contract termination = _____ del contrato.
10. What are my rights? = ¿Cuáles son mis _____?
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