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político

poh-LEE-tee-koh/poˈli.ti.ko/

politician

Also: statesman
NounmB1
A storybook illustration of a confident person in a suit standing behind a podium, addressing people or giving a speech.

📝 In Action

El político prometió mejorar la educación.

A2

The politician promised to improve education.

¿Quién es tu político favorito en el congreso?

B1

Who is your favorite politician in congress?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • político corrupto – corrupt politician
  • carrera política – political career

political

Spain
A storybook illustration showing two small groups of stylized figures sitting at a large, round table, intensely discussing or debating an issue.

📝 In Action

La situación política es muy complicada.

A1

The political situation is very complicated.

Necesitamos un cambio político grande.

A2

We need a big political change.

Ella pertenece a un partido político pequeño.

B1

She belongs to a small political party.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • apolítico (apolitical)

Common Collocations

  • partido político – political party
  • vida política – political life

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "político" in Spanish:

political→politician→statesman→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: político

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the adjective 'político'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
política(politics / policy) — Noun
políticamente(politically) — Adverb
apolítico(apolitical) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
críticotípico
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Greek word *politikos*, which means 'of or relating to the *polis*,' or the city-state. It entered Spanish through Latin, carrying the meaning of public administration and civic life.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish period

Cognates (Related words)

English: politicalFrench: politique

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'político' (noun) and 'política' (noun)?

The key difference is gender and meaning. 'El político' (masculine) means 'the male politician.' 'La política' (feminine) can mean either 'the female politician' OR 'the subject/field of politics' (like 'la ciencia política'). Context usually makes it clear.