Spanish Conversation · Level 28
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Spanish word
patrio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpatɾjo/
Meaning
- adjectivenational
Example
En cada escuela se canta el himno patrio.
Every school sings the national anthem.
More examples
Colocaron el escudo patrio en la entrada del edificio.
They placed the national coat of arms at the entrance of the building.
Core concept
Characteristic connected to the homeland.
Common phrases
himno patrio
national anthem
símbolo patrio
national symbol
escudo patrio
national coat of arms
Similar words
nacional: Relating to the nation as a whole, its identity, population, and nationwide affairs.
patriótico: Expressing strong love, pride, or loyalty toward the country in words or actions.
estatal: Relating to the state or government, its institutions, agencies, and official functions.
Definition in Spanish
Indica pertenencia o relación con la patria o con la nación.
Word origin
Patrio traces back to Latin patria and patrius, ultimately from pater 'father', forming an adjective for things related to the homeland.
Usage tips
- The word is mainly used in formal or ceremonial contexts for state symbols and celebrations (for example, símbolos patrios or actos patrios), not to label a person or an emotion.
Opposites
- extranjeroforeignadjective
- foráneoforeignadjective
Related words
- patriahomelandnoun
- patrióticopatrioticadjective
- patriotismopatriotismnoun