Spanish word

peronista

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾoˈnista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)Peronist

Example

Mi abuelo fue un peronista toda su vida.

My grandfather was a Peronist his whole life.

Illustration for peronista (Peronist)

More examples

Ella decidió no votar, aunque habló con varios peronistas.

She decided not to vote, although she spoke with several peronists.

Core concept

Person waving a flag with Perón's silhouette.

Common phrases

  • hablar con peronistas

    speak with peronists

  • seguir a peronistas

    follow peronists

Similar words

partidario: Supports a political party or organized group's policies and goals.
simpatizante: Feels sympathy for a party or movement and shows support without formal membership.
militante: Engages actively inside a party or movement as a committed member carrying out duties.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que apoya las ideas del peronismo o que pertenece o milita en el Partido Justicialista.

Word origin

From the surname Perón plus the Spanish suffix -ista, a marker for a supporter or follower.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech peronista often refers to anyone sympathetic to Perón's ideas rather than a verified party member, so a clarifying question avoids assuming formal membership.

Opposites

  • antiperonistaantiperonistnoun

Related words

  • peronismoperonismnoun

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