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partidario

par-tee-DAH-ryoh/paɾtiˈdaɾjo/

in favor of

Also: supportive
A person giving a thumbs up in front of a bright green light.

📝 In Action

No soy muy partidario de salir de noche cuando hace tanto frío.

B1

I'm not really in favor of going out at night when it's this cold.

Ella siempre ha sido partidaria de decir la verdad, por dura que sea.

B2

She has always been in favor of telling the truth, no matter how hard it is.

Muchos científicos son partidarios de reducir el consumo de plástico de inmediato.

C1

Many scientists are in favor of reducing plastic consumption immediately.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • detractor (critic/opponent)
  • opuesto (opposed)

Common Collocations

  • ser partidario de – to be in favor of
  • mostrarse partidario – to show oneself to be in favor of

supporter

Also: follower, partisan
NounmB2
A person wearing a colorful scarf cheering and waving a flag.

📝 In Action

Los partidarios del candidato se reunieron en la plaza principal.

B1

The candidate's supporters gathered in the main square.

A pesar de la derrota, sus partidarios siguieron mostrándole lealtad.

B2

Despite the defeat, his followers continued to show him loyalty.

El dictador no permitía que sus partidarios cuestionaran sus decisiones.

C1

The dictator did not allow his supporters to question his decisions.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • seguidor (follower)
  • simpatizante (sympathizer)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • fiel partidario – loyal supporter
  • partidarios y detractores – supporters and critics

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "partidario" in Spanish:

follower→partisan→supporter→supportive→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: partidario

Question 1 of 3

Choose the correct way to say 'I am in favor of the plan' (spoken by a woman).

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📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the word 'partido' (a side or party), which comes from the Latin 'partire', meaning 'to divide' or 'to share'. It literally refers to someone who has taken a side.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: partisanItalian: partigiano

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'partidario' and 'hincha'?

'Partidario' is for political or intellectual support. 'Hincha' is specifically for being a die-hard fan of a sports team.

Does 'partidario' always need 'de'?

When it's an adjective meaning 'in favor of [something]', yes. If you are using it as a noun (e.g., 'He is a supporter'), you don't need 'de' unless you specify what he supports.

Is it formal?

It is neutral to slightly formal. It's the standard word used in news and serious debates, but perfectly fine for daily conversation about opinions.