Quote:
|
Originally Posted by MARIANILES
I guess it all depends on where you live or what profession you're in. Here in Puerto Rico we would use "alegado" or "supuesto" or "presunto". They basically have the same meaning.
|
Of the three words suggested here, "alegado" , "supuesto", "presunto", alegado is the closest to the meaning of alleged and the best choice in my opinion.
All three words can mean alleged but supuesto can also mean supposed and presunto can also mean supposed or presumed.
I think "presumed" and "supposed" are a little weak in describing a legal charge since they are pretty much another way of saying "guess".
"Alleged abuse" is to say that someone has made an allegation, i.e., asserted or stated that abuse occurred and it is not supposed or presumed but in fact occurred.
Alegado means alleged or asserted and I think an assertion or statement that someone committed abuse is the best definition.
Having said all that, if this is not a formal translation and the exact meaning is not critical then any one of the three words could be used.