How to Say "patriot" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “patriot” is “patriota” — B1 level.
Examples
Él es un gran patriota y siempre lleva la bandera.
He is a great patriot and always carries the flag.
Muchos patriotas lucharon por la independencia en el siglo XIX.
Many patriots fought for independence in the 19th century.
Se considera una patriota porque trabaja para mejorar su comunidad.
She considers herself a patriot because she works to improve her community.
The 'Ending in -A' Rule
Even though this word ends in -a, it is used for both men and women. You change the word 'the' (el/la) or 'a' (un/una) instead of the word itself.
Pluralization
To talk about more than one patriot, simply add an -s: 'los patriotas' or 'las patriotas'.
The 'Patrioto' Error
Mistake: “El patrioto.”
Correction: El patriota.
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