liberalismo
“liberalismo” means “liberalism” in Spanish (political and economic ideology).
liberalism
Also: free-market philosophy
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El liberalismo defiende la libertad de expresión.
B1Liberalism defends freedom of speech.
Muchos países basan su economía en el liberalismo.
B2Many countries base their economy on liberalism.
Hay diferentes corrientes dentro del liberalismo moderno.
C1There are different branches within modern liberalism.
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From the Spanish word 'liberal' (free or generous) plus the suffix '-ismo' used for doctrines. Its roots trace back to the Latin 'liberalis,' meaning 'befitting a free person.'
First recorded: Early 19th century (during the Cortes of Cádiz in Spain)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'liberalismo' mean 'left-wing'?
Not necessarily. In Spanish, it often refers to 'classical liberalism' (free markets and small government), which can align more with 'right-wing' or 'libertarian' views in some countries.
How do I describe a person who supports this?
You can call them 'un liberal' (a man) or 'una liberal' (a woman).
Is it capitalized?
Generally, no. In Spanish, names of ideologies like 'liberalismo' or 'socialismo' are written in lowercase unless they start a sentence.