Spanish word

política

Pronunciation

IPA/poˈlitika/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpolitics

Example

En la universidad estudié política.

I studied politics at the university.

Illustration for política (politics)

More examples

En la cena familiar, preferimos no comentar sobre política.

At the family dinner, we prefer not to comment on politics.

Core concept

Laws, leaders, and institutions that organize public life.

Common phrases

  • hablar sobre política

    talk about politics

  • tener opiniones sobre la política

    have opinions about politics

  • evitar hablar de política

    avoid talking about politics

Similar words

gobierno: Organization that runs the state, delivers public services, and implements policy.
partido: Organization that rallies supporters around shared policies and seeks political power.
elección: Formal voting process or event that selects public officials.
ley: Written rule established by authorities that people must follow in society.

Definition in Spanish

Actividad pública orientada a organizar la convivencia mediante normas, leyes y liderazgo.

Word origin

The word derives from Greek politikos 'relating to the polis' (polis = city or community) through Latin politicus and now refers to governance, policies, and political action.

Usage tips

  • The phrase hacer política means to take part in political life rather than to create a formal policy, so context determines whether política translates as 'politics' or 'policy'.

Other meanings

  • policynoun

Opposites

  • apolíticoapolitical personnoun

Related words

  • políticopoliticiannoun
  • politizarpoliticizeverb
  • politizaciónpoliticizationnoun

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