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    Izquierda (en. Left)

    /izˈkʷjeɾða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Side of the human body that is opposite to the right hand.
    The heart is located on the left side of the chest.
    El corazón se encuentra a la izquierda del pecho.
    Direction that is opposite to the right.
    Turn left at the next corner.
    Gira a la izquierda en la próxima esquina.
    Part of politics that is associated with the defense of social equality.
    The left party promotes progressive policies.
    El partido de izquierda promueve políticas progresistas.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'sinistra', which means 'left' or 'bad'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the left
    direction towards the left side
    a la izquierda
    left and right
    reference to both opposing sides
    izquierda y derecha
    from left to right
    indicates a movement or reading in that direction
    de izquierda a derecha

    Related Words

    right
    Opposite side to the left.
    derecha
    center
    Midpoint between left and right.
    centro
    leftist
    A person who has leftist political ideologies.
    izquierdista

    Slang Meanings

    To be in favor of progressive policies.
    That group is very leftist; they always support new laws to help the needy.
    Ese grupo es muy de izquierda; siempre apoyan nuevas leyes para ayudar a los necesitados.
    Accusation of being extremist in politics.
    Don't exaggerate, I'm not a radical leftist.
    No exageres, no soy un izquierdista radical.