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demócrata

deh-MOH-krah-tah/deˈmokɾata/

democrat

Also: Democrat
Nounm or fB1
A diverse group of people raising their hands in a friendly circle to vote on a choice.

📝 In Action

Mi abuelo siempre ha sido un gran demócrata.

B1

My grandfather has always been a great democrat.

La candidata demócrata ganó las elecciones locales.

B1

The Democratic candidate won the local elections.

Muchos demócratas salieron a las calles para defender sus derechos.

B2

Many democrats took to the streets to defend their rights.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • partido demócrata – democratic party
  • ser demócrata – to be a democrat
  • convicciones demócratas – democratic convictions

democratic

Adjectivem or fB1
A ballot box with a heart symbol on it, surrounded by a diverse crowd of people.

📝 In Action

El senador demócrata presentó una nueva ley.

B1

The Democratic senator introduced a new law.

Es una organización con valores demócratas muy fuertes.

B2

It is an organization with very strong democratic values.

El voto demócrata fue decisivo en estas elecciones.

B2

The Democratic vote was decisive in these elections.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • democrático (democratic (more general))

Antonyms

  • antidemocrático (undemocratic)

Common Collocations

  • sector demócrata – democratic sector
  • candidato demócrata – democratic candidate

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "demócrata" in Spanish:

democrat→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: demócrata

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'The man is a democrat'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
democracia(democracy) — Noun
democrático(democratic) — Adjective
democratizar(to democratize) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
aristócratatecnócrataburócrata
📚 Etymology▼

From Ancient Greek 'demos' (meaning 'people') and 'kratos' (meaning 'rule' or 'power'). It literally means someone who supports the 'rule of the people'.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: democratFrench: démocrateItalian: democratico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does demócrata change to demócratas in plural?

Yes! If you are talking about more than one person, you simply add an 's': 'los demócratas' or 'las demócratas'.

Can I use 'demócrata' for someone who is not in a political party?

Absolutely. It can describe anyone who believes in democracy as a way of life or government, regardless of their party membership.

Is it offensive to call someone a demócrata?

No, it is a neutral descriptive term for a political belief or affiliation.