From root: abogado
Usage Note
Pag-aabogádo refers to the actual practice or profession of being a lawyer. It is often used when discussing one's career in the legal field.
Examples
" Pinili niya ang pag-aabogado. "
Natural Translation
He chose law practice.
Literal Translation
Chose he the law-practice.
" Mahirap ang pag-aabogádo. "
Natural Translation
Law practice is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the law-practice.
" Sabi ng tatay ko, hindi biro ang pag-aabogado dahil kailangan mong basahin ang libu-libong batas at kaso. "
Natural Translation
My father says law practice is no joke because you have to read thousands of laws and cases.
Literal Translation
Said of father my, not joke the law-practice because need you read the thousands laws and cases.
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