Also means
deputy
Usage Note
Diputado refers specifically to an elected member of the lower house (Congreso de los Diputados) in Spain, equivalent to a Member of Parliament or Representative. The feminine form is diputada. In Latin America the equivalent term is also diputado, though some countries use representante or congresista.
Examples
"El diputado votó a favor de la ley."
Natural Translation
The member of parliament voted in favour of the law.
Literal Translation
The delegate voted in favour of the law

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