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La palabra del día: Suplir
Suplir is a verb often used in legal Spanish. It comes from the Latin supplēre, “to fill up, to make complete.” In law, it refers to providing, covering, or replacing something that is missing. Typical uses include: The central idea is that suplir allows the law, a judge, or even a party to fill in…
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Ejercicio: Terminación Anticipada
Cláusula X – Terminación Anticipada por IncumplimientoEn caso de incumplimiento material de cualquiera de las obligaciones esenciales del Contrato, no subsanado dentro de un plazo de treinta (30) días desde la notificación escrita de la Parte Cumplidora, la Parte Afectada podrá declarar la terminación anticipada del Contrato, sin perjuicio de su derecho a reclamar daños…
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La palabra del día: Acarrear
Verb. From the Latin ad carrum , “toward the cart.” As part of our business Spanish courses online, we explore key terms that professionals can use in real contexts. Today’s word, acarrear, is essential for lawyers, bankers, and diplomats aiming to communicate with precision. In general Spanish, acarrear literally means to carry, to haul, or…
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La palabra del día: Recurrir
As part of our business Spanish courses online and legal Spanish vocabulary series, today’s word is recurrir — an essential term for legal appeals and challenges in court. From the Latin recorrere (“to run again”), the Spanish verb recurrir in legal contexts functions as a synonym of presentar or interponer un recurso. And what is…
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La palabra del día: Disponer de
🧠 Meaning The phrase “disponer de” is a versatile and high-frequency structure in legal, business, and administrative Spanish. It translates most often as: to have at one’s disposal / to have access to / to possess It expresses availability, control, or legal authority over something—be it resources, property, rights, or time. 🏛 In Legal and…
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La palabra del día: Girar
Among those verbs that might seem ordinary but carry significant legal weight, girar deserves special attention.Outside of legal or financial contexts, it usually means to “turn” or “spin.” But within legal Spanish, girar takes on a far more technical and specialized meaning. In legal and financial contexts Girar is frequently used when dealing with credit…
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La palabra del día: Menoscabar
EtymologyThe verb “menoscabar” derives from the combination of “menos” (meaning “less” or “smaller”) and “cabo” (an archaic term meaning “to finish” or “to complete”). You might recognize this root in expressions like “al fin y al cabo” (at the end of the day) or “al cabo de 10 días” (after 10 days) or in Ciudad…
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La palabras del día: Querella & Denunica
The Spanish feminine noun denuncia can also be translated into English as complaint, report, claim, but, in Legal Spanish, querella and denuncia are two very different concepts
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La palabra del día: Derecho de Servidumbre
Servidumbre is a legal concept in Spanish law that refers to an easement or a burden placed on one property (predio siriviente) for the benefit of another property (predio dominante). This means that the owner of the predio sirviente must allow the owner of the predio dominante to perform certain actions on their land, such…
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La palabra del día: Título
In legal Spanish, “título” refers to a document or instrument that establishes ownership, rights, or legal status. It can pertain to property (e.g., land titles) or qualifications (e.g., academic degrees). The word also extends into other forms, such as: Titular: This refers to the holder of the title or rights. For example, a “titular” of…
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