feminista
“feminista” means “feminist” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
feminist
Also: pro-equality
📝 In Action
Ella lee muchos libros de teoría feminista.
B1She reads many books on feminist theory.
El movimiento feminista es global.
A2The feminist movement is global.
Necesitamos un enfoque más feminista en la educación.
B2We need a more feminist approach in education.
feminist
📝 In Action
Mi hermano es un gran feminista.
A2My brother is a great feminist.
Las feministas organizaron una protesta pacífica.
B1The feminists organized a peaceful protest.
Muchos feministas famosos son hombres.
B1Many famous feminists are men.
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Quick Quiz: feminista
Question 1 of 3
How do you say 'The (male) feminist'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the French word 'féministe', which was created by combining the Latin 'femina' (woman) with the suffix '-iste'. It entered Spanish in the late 19th century.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'feminista' only refer to women?
No. A 'feminista' is anyone (man, woman, or non-binary person) who supports the equality of women. Grammatically, you just change the article (el/la) to match the person.
Why doesn't it end in -o for men?
In Spanish, the suffix '-ista' is a special group of words (like 'artista' or 'dentista') that never change their ending based on gender.
What is the difference between 'feminista' and 'femenino'?
'Feminista' relates to the movement for equality, while 'femenino' simply means 'feminine' or 'female-related' (like feminine grammar or feminine features).