How to Say "politics" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “politics” is “política” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La política afecta la vida de todos los ciudadanos.
Politics affects the lives of all citizens.
Estudió política en la universidad porque quiere ser diplomático.
She studied political science at the university because she wants to be a diplomat.
Siempre evito hablar de política en la cena.
I always avoid talking about politics at dinner.
Always Feminine
Even though this concept sounds vast or general, 'política' is always a feminine noun, so you use 'la' or 'una' before it.
Mixing up the Field and the Person
Mistake: “Using 'política' when referring to a male politician (e.g., 'El política es honesto').”
Correction: Use 'el político' for a male politician, 'la política' for a female politician OR the general field of study.
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