democrático
“democrático” means “democratic” in Spanish (relating to the system of democracy).
democratic
Also: fair
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Vivimos en un país democrático.
A2We live in a democratic country.
Es importante seguir un proceso democrático para elegir al líder.
B1It is important to follow a democratic process to choose the leader.
Las reformas buscan fortalecer los valores democráticos de la sociedad.
B2The reforms seek to strengthen the democratic values of society.
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Which is the correct way to say 'the democratic elections'?
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From the Greek words 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (rule/power). It literally means 'ruled by the people.'
First recorded: 18th century (modern political usage)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'democrático' the same as 'demócrata'?
Not exactly. 'Democrático' describes things (like a country or a process), while 'demócrata' describes people or political parties.
Why does 'sistema democrático' use the -o ending if 'sistema' ends in -a?
In Spanish, words ending in '-ma' like 'sistema', 'problema', or 'tema' are actually masculine. Therefore, the adjective must also be masculine: 'democrático'.
Can I use 'democrático' to describe a fair person?
It is rare. Usually, we say 'es una persona justa' or 'tiene espíritu demócrata' to describe someone who believes in fairness for everyone.