How to Say "leftist" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “leftist” is “izquierdo” — use 'izquierdo' when referring to political leanings or movements as an adjective, describing something as 'left-wing'..
izquierdo
ees-KEE-air-doh/isˈkjeɾðo/
Examples
El partido de la izquierda progresista ganó las elecciones.
The progressive left-wing party won the elections.
El movimiento izquierdo ha ganado mucha fuerza.
The left-wing movement has gained a lot of strength.
El candidato más izquierdo sorprendió a todos.
The most leftist candidate surprised everyone.
Political Noun Form
In politics, the feminine form 'la izquierda' is often used as a noun meaning 'the Left' (the political group or ideology itself), while 'un izquierdista' is a person who belongs to that group.
rojo
RRO-ho (roll the 'R', sound the 'j' like an 'H')/ˈro.xo/
Examples
Durante la guerra civil, hubo muchos rojos luchando por la república.
During the civil war, there were many reds fighting for the republic.
Mi color favorito es el rojo.
My favorite color is red.
El director puso los números en rojo, indicando pérdidas.
The director put the numbers in red, indicating losses.
Cuando lo retaron, se puso en rojo de la ira.
When they challenged him, he went red (got angry) with rage.
Talking about Colors as Things
When you talk about the color 'red' as a general thing (e.g., 'Red is a beautiful color'), you use the masculine noun form ('el rojo') even if you're comparing it to feminine nouns.
Confusing 'izquierdo' and 'rojo'
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