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“patriarchal” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/patɾjaɾˈkal/

Example

La sociedad es patriarcal.

The society is patriarchal.

Illustration for patriarcal (patriarchal)

How to say “patriarchal” in Spanish

“Patriarchal” in Spanish is patriarcal.

A social order where men hold primary authority.

Full entry for patriarcal: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with patriarcal

En muchas familias, el padre asume un papel patriarcal.

In many families, the father assumes a patriarchal role.

Tips for using patriarcal

  • In conversation patriarcal usually describes institutions or norms rather than accusing a specific person, so it often appears with words like sociedad, sistema, or cultura.

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