What is the Spanish word for "legitimate"?

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

English

legitimate

Spanish

legítimo

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Alternative translations of "legitimate"

legal
justificado
válido
autorizado

Examples of how to use "legitimate" in Spanish

English
Do you have a legitimate reason for this?
Spanish
¿Tienes una razón legítima para esto?
English
Her concerns about the plan are legitimate.
Spanish
Sus preocupaciones sobre el plan son legítimas.
English
Is that a legitimate reason to leave?
Spanish
¿Es esa una razón legítima para irse?
English
They found a legitimate solution to the problem.
Spanish
Encontraron una solución legítima al problema.
English
He has a legitimate claim to the property.
Spanish
Él tiene un reclamo legítimo sobre la propiedad.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "legitimate" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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