ideológico
“ideológico” means “ideological” in Spanish (relating to a system of ideas or beliefs).
ideologicalAlso: philosophical
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No es un problema económico, sino un conflicto ideológico.
B2It is not an economic problem, but an ideological conflict.
La película tiene un mensaje ideológico muy fuerte.
B2The movie has a very strong ideological message.
Ellos tienen grandes diferencias ideológicas.
C1They have great ideological differences.
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From the Greek words 'idea' (meaning pattern or form) and 'logos' (meaning study or reason), combined in French and then Spanish to describe systems of thought.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ideológico' the same as 'idealista'?
No. 'Ideológico' refers to a system of ideas (like politics), while 'idealista' refers to someone who pursues high, often unrealistic goals.
How do I pronounce the stress in 'ideológico'?
The written accent (tilde) is on the 'o'. This means you should put the most emphasis on the third-to-last syllable: i-de-o-LÓ-gi-co.
Is it a common word in daily conversation?
It is common in the news or when discussing serious topics, but in casual conversation, people might just say 'por sus ideas' (because of their ideas).