claimant

reclamante

Persona que afirma tener derecho a dinero, bienes o un puesto determinado.

En inglés sencillo: Someone who says they have a right to money, property, or a particular position.

• Each claimant must complete a form.
• The insurer asked claimants for proof of ownership.
• Three claimants said the land belonged to them.

Cómo se usa: claimant to something (He was the only claimant to the throne.)

Sinónimos: applicant

Expresiones frecuentes: insurance claimant, successful claimant, claimant to something

demandante

Persona que pide a un tribunal que obligue a alguien a pagar por el daño causado.

En inglés sencillo: Someone who asks a court to make another person or organization pay for harm they caused.

• The claimant asked for compensation.
• Both claimants gave evidence in court.
• The judge ruled against the claimant.

Sinónimos: plaintiff

Antónimos: defendant

Expresiones frecuentes: claimant and defendant, injured claimant, successful claimant