How to Say "partisan" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “partisan” is “partidario” — use 'partidario' when referring to someone who strongly supports a political party, cause, or candidate..
partidario
/par-tee-DAH-ryoh//paɾtiˈdaɾjo/
Examples
Los partidarios del candidato se reunieron en la plaza principal.
The candidate's supporters gathered in the main square.
A pesar de la derrota, sus partidarios siguieron mostrándole lealtad.
Despite the defeat, his followers continued to show him loyalty.
El dictador no permitía que sus partidarios cuestionaran sus decisiones.
The dictator did not allow his supporters to question his decisions.
Nouns and Gender
As a person noun, it changes based on who you are talking about: 'un partidario' (a male supporter) or 'una partidaria' (a female supporter).
Partidario vs. Fan
Mistake: “Soy un partidario de este cantante.”
Correction: Soy un fan/seguidor de este cantante. (Use 'partidario' for ideas, politics, or beliefs, rather than pop culture celebrities.)
guerrillero
/gweh-rree-YEH-roh//ɡeriˈʝeɾo/
Examples
El guerrillero conocía muy bien todos los caminos de la montaña.
The guerrilla fighter knew all the mountain paths very well.
Muchos guerrilleros decidieron dejar las armas y buscar la paz.
Many guerrilla fighters decided to lay down their arms and seek peace.
La historia del viejo guerrillero fue llevada al cine.
The old insurgent's story was made into a movie.
People vs. The Concept
Use 'guerrillero' for the person (the fighter) and 'guerrilla' for the group or the type of warfare itself.
Gender Agreement
This specific word refers to a male fighter. For a female fighter, you must change the ending to 'guerrillera'.
Confusing the Fighter with the War
Mistake: “Él es una guerrilla.”
Correction: Él es un guerrillero.
Supporter vs. Fighter
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