Carlista (en. Carlist)

/kaɾˈlista/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who supports the Carlist cause.
The carlistas demonstrated in the square to defend their ideals.
Los carlistas se manifestaron en la plaza para defender sus ideales.
Member of a political party that promotes Carlism.
The carlista was elected to represent his community.
El carlista fue electo para representar a su comunidad.
Follower of the Carlist claimant to the Spanish throne.
The carlista swears loyalty to his legitimate king.
El carlista jura lealtad a su rey legítimo.

Etymology

Derived from the name of Infante Don Carlos, the founder of Carlism.

Common Phrases and Expressions

carlista
Related to Carlism.
carlista
unrepentant carlista
Carlista who maintains unchanging ideals.
carlista irredento
Carlism movement
Political movement that seeks the restoration of the Carlist monarchy.
movimiento carlista

Related Words

Carlism
Political and social movement in defense of the Carlist monarchy.
carlismo
Don Carlos
Spanish Infante, leader of the Carlist movement.
don Carlos
carlistas
Plural of carlista, the followers of that movement.
carlistas

Slang Meanings

Derogatory term to refer to a political extremist.
Some mockingly call him carlista for his extreme opinions.
Algunos lo llaman carlista en tono burlón por sus opiniones extremas.
Colloquial use to describe someone who is very traditionalist.
That lifestyle is very carlista.
Ese estilo de vida es muy carlista.