advogado
lawyer, attorney
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ad.vo.ˈɡa.du/
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Cultural Note
Brazil has more law schools than any other country in the world. To practice law, graduates must pass the OAB exam (Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil), which has a notoriously high failure rate. Law is one of the most popular university courses in the country.
📝 Example Sentences
Ela é advogada de direito trabalhista.
She is a labor law attorney.
Preciso consultar um advogado.
I need to consult a lawyer.
O advogado defendeu o cliente no tribunal.
The lawyer defended the client in court.