abogar

to advocate

verb ah-boh-GAHR Less Common

Origin: from Latin advocare (to call to one's aid)

Also means

to plead

Usage Note

Abogar is always followed by por: abogar por los derechos humanos (to advocate for human rights). It is a formal word — everyday speech uses defender or apoyar instead. Do not confuse it with the noun abogado (lawyer): though both share the Latin root advocare, abogar in modern usage means to advocate publicly, not to practise law.

Examples

"La ONG aboga por los derechos de los refugiados."

Natural Translation

The NGO advocates for the rights of refugees.

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