políticos
“políticos” means “politicians” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
politicians
Also: statesmen
📝 In Action
Los políticos están debatiendo una nueva ley de educación.
A2The politicians are debating a new education law.
Muchos jóvenes no confían en los políticos de su país.
B1Many young people don't trust the politicians in their country.
political
Also: politic
📝 In Action
Los temas políticos dominaron la conversación en la cena.
B1The political topics dominated the conversation at dinner.
Necesitamos acuerdos políticos para avanzar en este proyecto.
B2We need political agreements to move forward on this project.
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Quick Quiz: políticos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'políticos' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Greek root 'polis,' meaning 'city' or 'state,' which later passed through Latin. It's fundamentally about the affairs and organization of a community or nation.
First recorded: 15th century (as related forms in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'políticos' and 'políticas'?
'Políticos' (masculine plural) is used for a group of male politicians or a mixed group. 'Políticas' (feminine plural) is used exclusively for a group of female politicians or to describe plural feminine nouns (e.g., 'ideas políticas').
Why does the singular form 'político' sometimes mean 'politician' and sometimes 'political'?
'Político' is one of those versatile words! When you use it with 'el' or 'un' (like 'el político'), it's a noun meaning 'the politician.' When you use it after a noun (like 'el debate político'), it's an adjective meaning 'political'.