advocate

[ˈæd.və.keɪt (noun), ədˈvɒ.keɪt (verb)]

noun/verbpl: advocates

advogado/defensora; defensor

1. (noun) A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy

She is a strong advocate for environmental protection.

Ela é uma forte defensora da proteção ambiental.

2. (noun) A person who legally represents someone in court; a lawyer

The advocate presented the case before the judge.

O advogado apresentou o caso diante do juiz.

3. (verb) To support or recommend publicly

The organization advocates for workers' rights.

A organização defende os direitos dos trabalhadores.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

advogado(a); defensor(a)

Most common usage for both legal professional and supporter

São Paulo

advogado(a); defensor(a)

Standard usage, same as general Brazilian

Rio de Janeiro

advogado(a); defensor(a)

Standard usage, same as general Brazilian

Portugal

advogado(a); defensor(a)

Advogado is standard for lawyer; defensor/defensora for supporter

devil's advocate

advocate for change

champion a cause

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