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nacionalista

na-syo-na-LEES-ta/nasjonāˈlista/

nationalist

Also: patriotic
Adjectivem or fB1
Spain
A row of colorful flags representing different nations waving proudly in the wind against a bright blue sky.

📝 In Action

Él tiene un sentimiento nacionalista muy fuerte.

B1

He has a very strong nationalist feeling.

Los partidos nacionalistas obtuvieron muchos votos.

B2

The nationalist parties obtained many votes.

La política nacionalista busca proteger la industria local.

C1

Nationalist policy seeks to protect local industry.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • patriótico (patriotic)
  • chauvinista (chauvinistic)

Antonyms

  • globalista (globalist)
  • internacionalista (internationalist)

Common Collocations

  • sentimiento nacionalista – nationalist sentiment
  • partido nacionalista – nationalist party
  • fervor nacionalista – nationalist fervor

nationalist

Nounm or fB1
A person standing on a hilltop, smiling and holding their country's flag high.

📝 In Action

Ella es una nacionalista convencida.

B2

She is a convinced nationalist.

Los nacionalistas celebraron el día de la independencia.

B1

The nationalists celebrated independence day.

Un buen nacionalista siempre apoya a su país.

B2

A good nationalist always supports their country.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • apátrida (stateless person / person without a country)

Common Collocations

  • un nacionalista moderado – a moderate nationalist
  • un nacionalista radical – a radical nationalist

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "nacionalista" in Spanish:

nationalist→patriotic→

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Quick Quiz: nacionalista

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How would you say 'the nationalist woman' in Spanish?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the word 'nacional' (national) plus the suffix '-ista' (which describes a person who practices or follows something). 'Nacional' comes from the Latin 'natio', meaning 'birth' or 'tribe'.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: nationalistFrench: nationalisteItalian: nazionalista

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'nacionalista' mean the same thing as 'patriota'?

Not exactly. 'Patriota' (patriot) is usually positive, meaning someone who loves their country. 'Nacionalista' is more political and can sometimes be seen as more intense or exclusive.

Can I use 'nacionalisto' for a man?

No. In Spanish, words ending in '-ista' are gender-neutral. You say 'el nacionalista' for a man and 'la nacionalista' for a woman.

Is it a common word?

Yes, especially in news about politics, elections, and history. You will hear it very often in Spanish-speaking media.