Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
simpatizante
Pronunciation
IPA/simpatiˈθante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)supporter
Example
En la reunión había muchos simpatizantes del partido.
At the meeting there were many supporters of the party.
More examples
Como simpatizante de la causa ambiental, evito plásticos de un solo uso.
As a supporter of the environmental cause, I avoid single-use plastics.
Core concept
An individual expressing affinity or goodwill for a movement or person without formal commitment.
Common phrases
simpatizante del partido
supporter of the party
simpatizante de un candidato
supporter of a candidate
simpatizante de la causa
supporter of the cause
Similar words
partidario: Person who strongly supports a political party or specific position and expresses agreement.
seguidor: Person who regularly follows and supports a particular person, group, or their activities.
militante: Person who actively participates in and organizes for a movement or political group.
defensor: Person who publicly defends or advocates for an idea, cause, or individual.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que manifiesta apoyo o afinidad hacia una idea, organización o individuo, sin implicar necesariamente compromiso formal.
Word origin
Created from simpatizar ('to sympathize/support') plus the agent suffix -ante, with the root of simpatizar ultimately from Greek sympathy via Latin and French.
Usage tips
- Frequently used in political or social contexts to mark those who favor a cause, and English 'sympathizer' can sound stronger or more ideological than the Spanish term.