Spanish Conversation · Level 30
88 words
Spanish word
disidente
Pronunciation
IPA/disiˈðente/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)dissident
Example
Los disidentes protestaron en la plaza.
The dissidents protested in the square.
More examples
La organización internacional ofreció ayuda a disidentes perseguidos.
The international organization offered aid to persecuted dissidents.
Core concept
A lone protester standing apart from a uniform crowd.
Common phrases
apoyar a disidentes
support dissidents
detener a disidentes
detain dissidents
hablar con disidentes
talk with dissidents
Similar words
opositor: Holds an opposing stance in political contexts, often within parties or institutions.
crítico: Points out flaws in policies or institutions through criticism or analysis.
manifestante: Joins public demonstrations and marches to protest or demand change.
revolucionario: Advocates radical change to overthrow or replace the existing political order.
Definition in Spanish
Describe a quien se opone de forma sostenida a las autoridades o a la línea oficial de un grupo.
Word origin
From Latin dissidēre (dis- 'apart' + sedēre 'to sit'), originally 'to sit apart' and later 'to disagree', giving Spanish disidente the sense of someone who opposes the authorities.
Usage tips
- Spanish disidente appears mainly in news and political commentary rather than in everyday talk, so it usually refers to sustained or formal opposition rather than a casual critic.
Other meanings
- dissenternoun
Opposites
- oficialistaestablishment supporternoun
- partidariosupporternoun
Related words
- disidenciadissidencenoun
- disidentismodissidentismnoun