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“populism” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/popuˈlismo/

Example

Los políticos usan populismo para ganar votos.

Politicians use populism to win votes.

Illustration for populismo (populism)

How to say “populism” in Spanish

“Populism” in Spanish is populismo.

Political tactic of winning popular support with simple, direct appeals to ordinary people, often opposing elites.

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

Example sentences with populismo

En tiempos electorales, el populismo ofrece mensajes sencillos.

During election periods, populism offers simple messages.

Tips for using populismo

  • In news and debate, 'populismo' is often used as a critical label for a politician's style rather than a neutral description of specific policies.

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