What is the Spanish word for "citizen"?

Learn how to say "citizen" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

citizen

Spanish

ciudadano

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Examples of how to use "citizen" in Spanish

English
Every citizen has a right to vote.
Spanish
Todo ciudadano tiene derecho a votar.
English
Every citizen must follow the law.
Spanish
Todo ciudadano debe cumplir la ley.
English
She became a citizen last year.
Spanish
Ella se convirtió en ciudadana el año pasado.
English
Each citizen has voting rights.
Spanish
Cada ciudadano tiene derechos de voto.
English
The mayor thanked every citizen present.
Spanish
El alcalde agradeció a cada ciudadano presente.

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