How to Say "compatriot" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “compatriot” is “compatriota” — B1 level.
Examples
Qué alegría encontrar a un compatriota en este pequeño pueblo de Japón.
What a joy to find a fellow countryman in this small town in Japan.
El presidente envió un mensaje de esperanza a todos sus compatriotas.
The president sent a message of hope to all his fellow citizens.
Muchos compatriotas viven en el extranjero por motivos de trabajo.
Many fellow countrymen live abroad for work reasons.
The 'A' Ending for Everyone
Even though it ends in 'a,' this word is used for both men and women. You only change the word before it: 'el compatriota' for a man and 'la compatriota' for a woman.
Making it Plural
To talk about more than one person, simply add an 's' to the end: 'los compatriotas' (men or a mixed group) or 'las compatriotas' (only women).
Avoid 'Compatrioto'
Mistake: “No es mi compatrioto.”
Correction: No es mi compatriota.
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