Spanish word

demócrata

Pronunciation

IPA/deˈmokɾata/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)democrat

Example

Ella es demócrata.

She is a democrat.

Illustration for demócrata (democrat)

More examples

En el debate, los demócratas defendieron la libertad de expresión.

In the debate, the democrats defended freedom of expression.

Core concept

Person raising a placard reading 'participation' at a civic meeting.

Common phrases

  • votar por un demócrata

    vote for a democrat

  • un demócrata moderado

    a moderate democrat

  • los demócratas

    the democrats

Similar words

liberal: Defender of individual rights and economic freedom for markets and entrepreneurs.
progresista: Supporter of forward-looking social policies that promote reform and progress.
socialdemócrata: Believer in market economies paired with generous social programs and safety nets.
conservador: Advocate for preserving social traditions and maintaining existing institutions.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que apoya el sistema democrático y defiende la participación ciudadana en el gobierno.

Word origin

Spanish demócrata ultimately stems from Greek dēmokratēs, composed of demos 'people' and kratos 'power', and denotes someone who favors popular rule.

Usage tips

  • Spanish demócrata has an acute accent on the o to mark stress on the second syllable, so the written form normally includes the accent.

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