attorney

abogado

Profesional que asesora sobre asuntos legales y representa a otras personas en ellos.

En inglés sencillo: A person whose job is to give legal advice and represent people in legal matters.

• She hired an attorney.
• His attorney advised him to remain silent.
• The attorneys met before the trial.

Sinónimos: lawyer

Expresiones frecuentes: hire an attorney, defense attorney, attorney for someone

apoderado, mandatario

Persona autorizada oficialmente para actuar en nombre de otra.

En inglés sencillo: Someone officially allowed to act for another person.

• She appointed her son as her attorney.
• The attorney signed the documents on his behalf.
• Your attorney can manage your affairs while you are abroad.

Sinónimos: agent, representative, proxy

Expresiones frecuentes: appointed attorney, act as attorney, attorney for someone