amparo
/amˈpaɾo/
amparo is the Spanish word for a legal remedy used to protect a person's constitutional rights from government abuse.
In a legal context, the term is frequently used within the phrase juicio de amparo to refer to the specific legal proceeding known as an amparo trial or lawsuit.
What does it mean word for word?
The word amparo literally means shelter, protection or refuge.
How do you pronounce it?
/amˈpaɾo/
Did you know?
- Beyond the courtroom, Amparo is a traditional female given name in Spanish-speaking cultures, embodying the idea of protection or refuge.
- The term is derived from the verb amparar, which carries a connotation of 'embracing' or 'encompassing' someone within one's protection.
- Because amparo implies a sense of safety, it is sometimes used in religious contexts to describe the 'protection' or 'shelter' provided by a deity.
Examples in context
- Señora Amparo, ¿me puede ayudar con este documento?Mrs. Amparo, can you help me with this document?
- El abogado presentó un recurso de amparo.The lawyer filed a writ of amparo.
- Necesitamos un amparo para proteger nuestros derechos.We need an amparo to protect our rights.
- El juez aprobó el amparo rápidamente.The judge approved the amparo quickly.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing a legal issue at a cafe.
- MateoMaría, ¿sabes si el amparo fue aceptado?María, do you know if the amparo was accepted?
- MaríaSí, el tribunal finalmente otorgó el amparo.Yes, the court finally granted the amparo.
- MateoQué bueno, ahora estamos protegidos legalmente.That's good, now we are legally protected.
- MaríaEs un alivio para todos nosotros.It is a relief for all of us.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry amparo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amparo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
