socialista
“socialista” means “socialist” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
socialist
Also: pro-socialism
📝 In Action
El partido socialista ganó las elecciones ayer.
A2The socialist party won the elections yesterday.
Ella tiene ideas socialistas desde que estaba en la universidad.
B1She has had socialist ideas since she was in college.
Muchos países europeos tienen políticas socialistas en salud.
B2Many European countries have socialist health policies.
socialist
📝 In Action
Él es un socialista convencido.
B1He is a convinced socialist.
Los socialistas votaron en contra de la nueva ley.
B2The socialists voted against the new law.
Como socialista, ella defiende la educación pública.
B1As a socialist, she defends public education.
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Quick Quiz: socialista
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How do you say 'The socialist man' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'socialis' (meaning 'allied' or 'pertaining to companionship') mixed with the suffix '-ista' which refers to a person who follows a specific practice or ideology.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'socialista' always about politics?
Almost always. While the root 'social' relates to people interacting, 'socialista' specifically refers to the political and economic ideology of socialism.
Does it have a feminine version?
It is already feminine in its ending (-a), but it is used for both genders. You change the gender by changing the article (el/la).
How can I remember that it doesn't change to 'socialisto'?
Think of other words for people's jobs or beliefs that end in -ista, like 'artista' (artist) or 'dentista' (dentist). They also stay the same for everyone!