Político (en. Political)

/po.liˈti.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who dedicates themselves to politics.
The politician gave an inspiring speech during the campaign.
El político dio un discurso inspirador durante la campaña.
The development of strategies for managing and controlling society.
The politician proposed a new economic policy for the country.
El político propuso una nueva política económica para el país.

Etymology

From the Greek 'politikos', which means 'related to the city'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

political game
Maneuvers and strategies used in politics.
juego político
career politician
A person who has dedicated their life to politics.
político de carrera
to politicize
To turn an issue into a political topic.
politizar

Related Words

politics
Science or art of governing.
política
political bigwig
A person who meddles in political affairs, often in a negative way.
politicón
counter-politics
Actions that oppose established policies.
contrapolítica

Slang Meanings

Fixer
That politician is a fixer who only seeks their own benefit.
Ese político es un chanchullero que solo busca su propio beneficio.
Political mobster
Many see him as a political mobster due to his connections.
Muchos lo ven como un mafioso político debido a sus conexiones.