Law – ley
(Pronounced lay)
To remember that law is pronounced lay (ley) in Spanish, use the following mnemonic:
She was a law student, but she didn't learn much because she lay (ley) in bed most of the day.
Ley is feminine, so it's la ley. Imagine a lady who is the symbol of the law.
Examples of ley (law) in a sentence
La ley prohíbe conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol.
(The law prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol.)
Todos los ciudadanos deben respetar la ley.
(All citizens must respect the law.)
El abogado estudió la ley durante muchos años.
(The lawyer studied the law for many years.)
