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“politician” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/poˈlitiko/

Example

El político respondió a las preguntas de los periodistas.

The politician responded to the journalists' questions.

Illustration for político (politician)

How to say “politician” in Spanish

“Politician” in Spanish is político.

Person involved in making or influencing public policy and decisions.

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

Example sentences with político

No todos los políticos son corruptos.

Not all politicians are corrupt.

Tips for using político

  • Político covers elected officials and also party organizers, advisers, and other actors who influence decisions, so it does not imply holding elected office alone.

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