What is the Spanish word for "law"?

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

English

law

Spanish

ley

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Alternative translations of "law"

derecho
jurisprudencia
norma
legislación

Examples of how to use "law" in Spanish

English
It is important to obey the law.
Spanish
Es importante obedecer la ley.
English
The new law protects local wildlife.
Spanish
La nueva ley protege la fauna local.
English
She studies law at the university.
Spanish
Ella estudia derecho en la universidad.
English
We must follow the law everywhere.
Spanish
Debemos seguir la ley en todas partes.
English
That law changed last year.
Spanish
Esa ley cambió el año pasado.

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