mitin
“mitin” means “political rally” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
political rally
Also: protest meeting
📝 In Action
El candidato dio un mitin en la plaza principal.
A2The candidate gave a political rally in the main square.
Miles de personas acudieron al mitin para apoyar la nueva ley.
B1Thousands of people went to the rally to support the new law.
El mitin terminó con un discurso muy emotivo sobre la libertad.
B2The rally ended with a very emotional speech about freedom.
lecture
Also: earful
📝 In Action
Mi madre me soltó un mitin por no limpiar mi habitación.
B1My mother gave me a lecture for not cleaning my room.
No me vengas con otro mitin sobre la comida saludable.
B2Don't give me another long speech about healthy food.
El jefe nos dio el mitin de siempre sobre la puntualidad.
C1The boss gave us the usual earful about being on time.
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Quick Quiz: mitin
Question 1 of 3
Which of these would be called a 'mitin' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the English word 'meeting'. It was adopted into Spanish in the 19th century specifically to refer to political gatherings held in public spaces, a tradition that was very popular in Britain at the time.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'mitin' for a meeting at the office?
Generally, no. For work meetings, use 'reunión'. 'Mitin' is reserved for political rallies or, informally, for long scoldings.
Is 'mitin' used in all Spanish-speaking countries?
Yes, it is understood everywhere, though 'reunión política' or 'acto político' are also very common alternatives.
Why is it spelled with an 'n' instead of 'ng' like in English?
Spanish phonetics usually don't end words with 'ng'. When borrowing the English word 'meeting', the spelling was simplified to match how it is pronounced in Spanish.