How to Say "politician" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “politician” is “político” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a person involved in government or public policy
Examples
El político prometió mejorar la educación.
The politician promised to improve education.
¿Quién es tu político favorito en el congreso?
Who is your favorite politician in congress?
Gender Agreement for People
Remember that 'político' refers specifically to a man. If you are talking about a female politician, you must use 'la política'.
Confusing the Person and the Field
Mistake: “Hablo de la política de mi país. (Meaning: I talk about the politician of my country.)”
Correction: Hablo del político de mi país. (The word 'política' by itself usually means 'politics' or 'policy', not the person.)
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