leyes
/leʝes/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for laws is leyes.
The term leyes refers to the official rules created by a government that people must follow.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, speakers use el ordenamiento jurídico to refer to the legal system as a whole. In Mexico, the concept of the law can be expressed as la normativa.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is ley, which becomes the plural leyes. Because leyes is a feminine noun, it must be paired with feminine articles, such as las or feminine adjectives, such as estrictas.
How do you pronounce it?
/leʝes/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the phrase la ley del embudo refers to a situation where rules are applied unfairly, meaning the 'law of the funnel' ensures the widest benefit for the powerful and the narrowest for the poor.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term 'ley de vida' is used to describe a common occurrence or a predictable pattern of life, similar to 'that's just the way it is'.
- To describe someone as lazy, you can use the idiom la ley del mínimo esfuerzo, which translates to the 'law of least effort'.
Examples in context
- Ellos odian las leyes.They hate laws.This sentence is useful for expressing a feeling toward leyes.Tatoeba #4767405 by DarkHollow, translation #2343786 by AlanF_US
- Las leyes han cambiado.The laws have changed.This sentence shows how leyes can change over time.Tatoeba #4767421 by DarkHollow, translation #4496467 by CK
- Las leyes son necesarias.Laws are necessary.This sentence expresses the necessity of leyes.Tatoeba #4767406 by DarkHollow, translation #4530148 by CK
- Las leyes protegen los derechos humanosThe laws protect human rights
- El derecho establece los procedimientos judicialesThe law establishes judicial procedures
- Necesitamos cumplir con las normas de tráfico para mantener la seguridad vialWe need to comply with traffic rules to maintain road safety
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing a new regulation at a cafe.
- ElenaTengo que leer las nuevas leyes.I have to read the new laws.
- AlejandroYo también, Alejandro no las conoce.Me too, Alejandro doesn't know them.
- ElenaEstas leyes son muy complicadas.These laws are very complicated.
- AlejandroSí, necesitamos un abogado.Yes, we need a lawyer.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
