Spanish Conversation · Level 40
75 words
Spanish word
ideología
Pronunciation
IPA/iðeoloˈxia/
Meaning
- feminine nounideology
Example
¿Cuál es tu ideología política?
What is your political ideology?
More examples
En la conversación salió a relucir la ideología de cada uno.
In the conversation, each person's ideology came to light.
Core concept
A coherent system of beliefs that shapes views on society and politics.
Common phrases
ideología política
political ideology
ideología conservadora
conservative ideology
ideología liberal
liberal ideology
Similar words
pensamiento: General way of thinking or intellectual tendency characteristic of a person or era.
doctrina: Formal set of teachings or principles presented as a guiding doctrine.
ideario: Collection of values and principles an organization or movement publicly promotes.
creencia: Personal or religious belief accepted as true and held by an individual.
Definition in Spanish
Ideas y creencias organizadas que forman una visión coherente sobre la sociedad, la política o la vida.
Word origin
From French idéologie (late 18th century), formed from Greek ἰδέα 'idea' + λόγος 'speech or study', originally meaning the study or science of ideas.
Usage tips
- In casual conversation, asking "¿Cuál es tu ideología?" can sound abstract or confrontational, so speakers usually ask about specific issues (for example "¿Qué opinas sobre...?") to get concrete views.
Other meanings
- belief systemnoun
Opposites
- pragmatismopragmatismnoun
- apolitismoapoliticismnoun
Related words
- ideológicoideologicaladjective
- ideológicamenteideologicallyadverb
- ideologizarideologizeverb