Portuguese · People & Family
"Lawyer" in Portuguese: advogado / advogada
o advogado / a advogada
Lawyer in Portuguese is o advogado or a advogada. Say marcar com o advogado for a meeting. Escritório de advocacia is a law firm.
Legal help
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How to pronounce advogado / advogada
Say it
ahd-voh-GAH-doo
/ad.vo.ˈɡa.du/
ahd-voh-GAH-doo
"Lawyer" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o advogado / a advogada | the lawyer Gender forms. | Gender forms. |
| advogado de defesa | defense lawyer Court. | Court. |
| escritório de advocacia | law firm Workplace. | Workplace. |
| consultar um advogado | to consult a lawyer Advice. | Advice. |
How to use advogado / advogada in real life
- 1Legal help
Preciso falar com o advogado amanhã.
I need to talk to the lawyer tomorrow.
Masculine.
- 2Recommendation
A advogada explicou o contrato com calma.
The lawyer explained the contract calmly.
Feminine.
- 3Documents
O advogado pediu mais dois documentos.
The lawyer asked for two more documents.
Process.
Mistakes English speakers make with advogado / advogada
Incorrect: Vou no lawyer amanhã.
Correct: Vou no advogado amanhã.
Use advogado/advogada, not English lawyer.
Incorrect: Ela é advogado.
Correct: Ela é advogada.
Use advogada for a woman lawyer.
Good to know
OAB is the bar association Brazilians mention with lawyers. People still say vou no meu advogado for any legal snag. TV dramas love the rushed corridor scene with the advogado de defesa.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After signing a lease
ChatPal
Sua advogada leu o contrato?
Did your lawyer read the contract?
You
Leu. A advogada pediu uma mudança.
She did. The lawyer asked for one change.
ChatPal
Bom. Meu advogado sempre revisa tudo.
Good. My lawyer always reviews everything.
You
Vale a paz de espírito.
It’s worth the peace of mind.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lawyer" in Portuguese
Masculine / feminine?
Advogado / advogada.
Law firm?
Escritório de advocacia.
Consult a lawyer?
Consultar um advogado.
Defense lawyer?
Advogado de defesa.
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