republicano
“republicano” means “republican” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
republican
Also: pro-republic
📝 In Action
El sistema republicano se basa en la división de poderes.
B1The republican system is based on the separation of powers.
España tuvo un gobierno republicano en los años treinta.
B2Spain had a republican government in the thirties.
Las ideas republicanas se extendieron por todo el continente.
C1Republican ideas spread throughout the continent.
republican
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo era un republicano convencido.
B1My grandfather was a convinced republican.
Los republicanos ganaron las elecciones en esa ciudad.
B2The republicans won the elections in that city.
Como republicano, él cree que el jefe de estado debe ser elegido.
C1As a republican, he believes the head of state should be elected.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'res publica,' which literally means 'the public thing' or 'the public matter.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does it always mean the US Republican Party?
No! In fact, in most Spanish-speaking countries, it refers to anyone who supports a republic (no king) as a form of government. You need context to know if someone is talking about American politics.
Is it capitalized?
Generally, no. In Spanish, political affiliations, nationalities, and religions are written in lowercase (e.g., soy republicano) unless it's part of an official name like 'el Partido Republicano'.
What is the difference between 'republicano' and 'demócrata'?
While both can refer to US parties, literally a 'republicano' focuses on the 'republic' (rule of law/system) and a 'demócrata' focuses on 'democracy' (rule of the people). In many countries, you can be both at the same time!