constitucional
constitutional
adjective kohn-stee-too-syoh-NAHL Less Common
Usage Note
Constitucional is a relational adjective derived from constitución and is primarily used in legal and political contexts: derecho constitucional, reforma constitucional. In Spain, el Tribunal Constitucional is the supreme court for constitutional matters. The feminine and plural forms are identical to the usual adjective pattern: constitucional, constitucionales.
Examples
"El derecho constitucional protege a los ciudadanos."
Natural Translation
Constitutional law protects citizens.
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