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diputados

deputies

noun dee-poo-TAH-dohs Rare

Also means

representatives

Usage Note

Diputados is the standard plural for members of a lower legislative chamber in Spanish-speaking countries; the body itself is called el Congreso de los Diputados in Spain. The singular diputado/diputada also works as a title. Do not confuse with senadores, who sit in the upper chamber.

Examples

"Los diputados votaron a favor de la ley."

Natural Translation

The deputies voted in favour of the law.

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