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citizen in Spanish

citizen in Spanish is ciudadano, ciudadana — citizen means a legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.

citizen in Spanish

ciudadano
noun
A legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role. [from 14th c.]
ciudadana
noun
A legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role. [from 14th c.]

What does "citizen" mean?

  1. noun A legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.
    "She became a French citizen after living there for ten years."
  2. noun A resident of a particular city or town.
    "The mayor addressed the citizens of the town at the meeting."
  3. noun An ordinary member of the public, as distinct from officials or authorities.
    "The app lets private citizens report potholes directly to the council."
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citizen in a sentence

  • She became a French citizen after living there for ten years.
  • The mayor addressed the citizens of the town at the meeting.
  • The app lets private citizens report potholes directly to the council.

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What is "citizen" in Spanish?

"citizen" in Spanish is ciudadano, ciudadana. citizen means: A legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.

How do you use "citizen" in a sentence?

Example: "She became a French citizen after living there for ten years." In Spanish, "citizen" is ciudadano, ciudadana.

Are there other ways to say "citizen" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "citizen": ciudadano, ciudadana.

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