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sarab · 08-14-2007, 10:44 AM

I was wondering how to translate "Licenciado" in English. I realize that the titles are different depending on the country, but would "Esquire" be the equivalent? For example, in a legal deposition, is it more appropriate to put Lcdo. (name) and perhaps include a footnote that explains the difference, or (name), Esq.? Thanks for the help!

SandraT · 08-14-2007, 10:52 AM

Sarab, there is already a long thread about the tittles in English/Spanish and the differences in countries. I can't remember where it is exactly but there is good information on that.
Anyway, I can tell you that Licenciado is translated depending on the "last name", that is, Licenciado en Educacion...Bachelor of Arts in Education...Licenciado en Literatura.... B.A. in Literature and so on. I reallt suggest you look for the thread, it even has a good link to other forum where the same topic was discused. (I think it's from last week)

I just realized you started that very same thread... there is one more that can help...

http://www.english-spanish-translato...searchid=38888

sarab · 08-15-2007, 07:16 AM

Thanks for the response Sandra! But I am looking for something more particular to the legal field, specifically about how you write out the title of a lawyer, for example: Lcdo. John Smith, would that be John Smith, Esq. or would it remain the same but with a footnote explaining licenciado. I think Lcdo. has also been translated as attorney, but I am not sure how it works for a lawyer's title.

I was not able to open the link you sent, but I will keep on searching!

reminder · 09-09-2007, 09:32 AM

Hi, dear!!

To address attorneys you will find Licenciado/Doctor Pedro G�mez.

According to the different countries they will be addressed as Licenciado (Lic.) or Doctor (Dr.).

In English you will see that the name appears directly (Pedro G�mez) or you will find "Esq." after their name, like Pedro G�mez, Esq.

Cheers!!

sarab · 09-17-2007, 06:28 AM

thanks reminder, so when i see lcdo. in spanish it is ok to put esq. after the name, or would a footnote with the explication be best? i also have another question for you. do you ever see Att. after the lawyer's name instead of Esq.?

08-14-2007, 10:44 AM	#1
sarab Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 297 Rep Power: 223	Licenciado I was wondering how to translate "Licenciado" in English. I realize that the titles are different depending on the country, but would "Esquire" be the equivalent? For example, in a legal deposition, is it more appropriate to put Lcdo. (name) and perhaps include a footnote that explains the difference, or (name), Esq.? Thanks for the help!

08-14-2007, 10:52 AM	#2
SandraT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Havana,Cuba Posts: 778 Rep Power: 615	Sarab, there is already a long thread about the tittles in English/Spanish and the differences in countries. I can't remember where it is exactly but there is good information on that. Anyway, I can tell you that Licenciado is translated depending on the "last name", that is, Licenciado en Educacion...Bachelor of Arts in Education...Licenciado en Literatura.... B.A. in Literature and so on. I reallt suggest you look for the thread, it even has a good link to other forum where the same topic was discused. (I think it's from last week) I just realized you started that very same thread... there is one more that can help... http://www.english-spanish-translato...searchid=38888 __________________ _____________________________ [Have a nice day!!! ♥ Sandra T ♥ Last edited by SandraT : 08-14-2007 at 10:56 AM.

09-09-2007, 09:32 AM	#4
reminder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 384 Rep Power: 140	Lic./Dr. Hi, dear!! To address attorneys you will find Licenciado/Doctor Pedro G�mez. According to the different countries they will be addressed as Licenciado (Lic.) or Doctor (Dr.). In English you will see that the name appears directly (Pedro G�mez) or you will find "Esq." after their name, like Pedro G�mez, Esq. Cheers!!

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08-15-2007, 07:16 AM	#3
sarab Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 297 Rep Power: 223	Thanks for the response Sandra! But I am looking for something more particular to the legal field, specifically about how you write out the title of a lawyer, for example: Lcdo. John Smith, would that be John Smith, Esq. or would it remain the same but with a footnote explaining licenciado. I think Lcdo. has also been translated as attorney, but I am not sure how it works for a lawyer's title. I was not able to open the link you sent, but I will keep on searching!

09-17-2007, 06:28 AM	#5
sarab Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 297 Rep Power: 223	thanks reminder, so when i see lcdo. in spanish it is ok to put esq. after the name, or would a footnote with the explication be best? i also have another question for you. do you ever see Att. after the lawyer's name instead of Esq.?

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