Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
adherente
Pronunciation
IPA/aðeˈɾente/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)supporter
Example
Los adherentes del partido protestaron en la plaza.
The party's supporters protested in the square.
More examples
Un adherente activo ayudó a organizar la campaña del barrio.
An active supporter helped organize the neighborhood campaign.
Core concept
Person publicly defending a group's ideas.
Common phrases
adherente activo
active supporter
adherente local
local supporter
Similar words
seguidor: Person who follows and supports a public figure or group, often as a fan or attendee.
partidario: Person who backs a particular position or policy and expresses public support for it.
simpatizante: Person who feels sympathy for an idea or movement and indicates informal support.
militante: Person who belongs to an organization and participates actively in its political work.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que sigue y defiende las ideas o actividades de un grupo u organización.
Word origin
Derived from Latin adhaerentem (ad- 'to' + haerēre 'to stick'), conveying someone attached to and supportive of a group or viewpoint.
Usage tips
- Adherente often implies active defense or alignment with an organization rather than mere casual following.