revolución
/rreh-boh-loo-SYOHN/
revolution
When referring to political or social change, revolución means a dramatic upheaval or shift in power.
revolución(noun)
revolution
?political/social change
uprising
?revolt or rebellion
,overthrow
?of a government
📝 In Action
La Revolución Francesa cambió la historia de Europa.
B1The French Revolution changed the history of Europe.
Mucha gente espera una revolución en el sistema educativo.
B2Many people hope for a revolution in the education system.
El dictador temía una revolución popular.
B1The dictator feared a popular revolution.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Even though it ends in '-ón', 'revolución' is always feminine. Remember to use 'la' or 'una' before it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Strong Word Choice
Use 'revolución' only for massive changes. For smaller changes, use 'cambio' (change) or 'mejora' (improvement).
Revolución can also describe a major innovation or breakthrough that fundamentally changes a field.
revolución(noun)
revolution
?major innovation or breakthrough
transformation
?a complete change
,paradigm shift
?a fundamental change in approach
📝 In Action
La inteligencia artificial ha provocado una revolución tecnológica.
B2Artificial intelligence has caused a technological revolution.
Su nuevo estilo de pintura fue una revolución en el arte moderno.
C1His new painting style was a revolution in modern art.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Change Types
Mistake: "Usar 'revolución' para un pequeño ajuste."
Correction: Use 'revolución' only for massive, transforming innovations, not minor updates or changes.
In astronomy, revolución refers to the orbital rotation or cycle of a celestial body around another.
revolución(noun)
revolution
?orbital rotation or cycle
rotation
?circular movement
,turn
?a complete spin
📝 In Action
La Tierra completa una revolución alrededor del sol en un año.
C1The Earth completes one revolution around the sun in one year.
El motor necesita 500 revoluciones por minuto para funcionar correctamente.
C1The engine needs 500 revolutions per minute to run correctly.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Clues
If you see 'revolución' used with numbers or scientific words like 'planeta' (planet) or 'motor' (engine), it almost always means 'rotation' or 'spin.'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: revolución
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'revolución' to mean a political change?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'revolución' siempre una palabra positiva?
No necesariamente. Aunque a menudo se usa para describir avances tecnológicos ('revolución digital'), en el contexto político, implica conflicto y violencia, por lo que es un término neutral o incluso negativo, dependiendo de quién lo use.
How is the rotation meaning different from 'rotación'?
'Rotación' (rotation) usually means spinning on an axis (like a top). 'Revolución' (revolution) usually means orbiting or circling around an external point (like the Earth around the Sun), or referring to the count of spins in a machine (RPM).