Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
revolucionario
Pronunciation
IPA/reβoluθjoˈnaɾjo/
Meaning
- adjectiverevolutionary
Example
Esta idea es revolucionaria.
This idea is revolutionary.
More examples
La nueva aplicación tiene funciones revolucionarias.
The new application has revolutionary features.
Core concept
A lightning bolt splitting an old structure.
Common phrases
tecnología revolucionaria
revolutionary technology
una propuesta revolucionaria
revolutionary proposal
una teoría revolucionaria
revolutionary theory
Similar words
innovador: Introduces new ideas or technologies to alter established practices.
radical: Seeks to replace foundational assumptions by calling for deep structural change.
reformista: Promotes gradual, step-by-step improvements to existing systems and institutions.
Definition in Spanish
Que está relacionado con una revolución o que provoca un cambio profundo en la política, la sociedad o la tecnología.
Word origin
It is derived from revolución plus -ario, ultimately from Latin revolutio 'a turning' made of re- 'back' and volvere 'to turn'.
Usage tips
- In nonpolitical contexts, speakers often prefer innovador or radical to avoid the explicitly political or extreme connotation of revolucionario.
Other meanings
- radicaladjective
Opposites
- conservadorconservativeadjective
Related words
- revoluciónrevolutionnoun
- revolucionistarevolutionistnoun