suer

• Sustantivo que designa a la persona que presenta una demanda o solicitud ante un tribunal para obtener protección legal o el restablecimiento de un derecho; también, históricamente, a un hombre que corteja a una mujer.

A noun referring to a person who petitions a court for legal redress or recovery of a right, or historically, a man who courts a woman.

1. A man who courts a womanB2formal

   A man who seeks to marry or form a romantic relationship with a woman.

   pretendiente

   • The young suer brought flowers to his beloved every day.
   • In the novel, the suer was rejected by the woman's father.
   • He was a persistent suer, never giving up hope.

   Sinónimosadmirerbeausuitorswainwooer

2. A person who brings a lawsuitC1formallegal

   Someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right.

   Demandante

   • The suer filed a complaint against the company for breach of contract.
   • The court ruled in favor of the suer.
   • As a suer, she had to provide evidence of the damages.

   Sinónimosclaimantcomplainantpetitionerplaintiff