How to Say "liberal-minded" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “liberal-minded” is “progresista” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi abuela tiene ideas muy progresistas para su edad.
My grandmother has very progressive ideas for her age.
El partido propuso una reforma progresista del sistema de salud.
The party proposed a progressive reform of the healthcare system.
Es una empresa con una cultura progresista y abierta.
It is a company with a progressive and open culture.
One ending for everyone
Words ending in '-ista' are special because they don't change for men or women. You use 'el progresista' and 'la progresista' or 'un hombre progresista' and 'una mujer progresista'.
Where to put the word
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'progresista' usually comes after the noun it describes, as in 'una idea progresista'.
Don't say 'progresisto'
Mistake: “Un hombre progresisto.”
Correction: Un hombre progresista. Remember, the '-a' ending stays the same even if you are talking about a man.
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