Patria (en. Homeland)

/ˈpatɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Geographical area where a person was born or to which they feel belonging.
We fight for the well-being of our homeland.
Luchamos por el bienestar de nuestra patria.
The nation in which one feels an integral part.
Love for the homeland is a fundamental value.
El amor por la patria es un valor fundamental.
Set of traditions, culture, and values of a country.
The homeland is much more than a territory.
La patria es mucho más que un territorio.

Etymology

From the Latin 'patria', meaning 'land of the fathers' or 'native land'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

love of the homeland
Feeling of devotion and attachment to the nation.
amor a la patria
defend the homeland
Protecting the interests and integrity of the nation.
defender la patria
dear homeland
Expression that denotes deep affection for the homeland.
patria querida
sacrifice for the homeland
The act of giving one’s life or making sacrifices for the well-being of the nation.
sacrificio por la patria

Related Words

patriot
Person who defends and loves their homeland.
patriota
patriotism
Sense of love and duty towards the homeland.
patriotismo
nationalism
Ideology that promotes the identity and interests of a nation.
nacionalismo

Slang Meanings

Small homeland
It refers to the specific city or region from where someone is from.
Se refiere a la ciudad o región específica de donde es alguien.
One's land
A colloquial way of referring to the homeland.
Una manera coloquial de referirse a la patria.