Políticas (en. Policies)
/po.li.'ti.kas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of principles or norms that govern the actions of a group or institution.
The company's policies promote social responsibility.
Las políticas de la empresa fomentan la responsabilidad social.
Decisions made in the governmental or administrative sphere.
The government's policies have changed in recent years.
Las políticas del gobierno han cambiado en los últimos años.
Strategies adopted to achieve a specific objective.
Security policies are a priority in this city.
Las políticas de seguridad son prioritarias en esta ciudad.
Etymology
It derives from the Greek 'politikos', which refers to the city and public affairs.
Common Phrases and Expressions
corporate policy
Set of norms and guidelines that guide behavior within a company.
política de empresa
public policies
Actions and decisions of the government that affect the community in general.
políticas públicas
policy change
Modification of the previously established rules or guidelines.
cambio de política
Related Words
government
Group of people who exercise authority in a state or community.
gobierno
strategy
Action plan designed to achieve a specific goal.
estrategia
legislation
Set of laws and regulations established in a country.
legislación
Slang Meanings
Favoritism in the political sphere.
That hiring was pure politics.
Esa contratación fue pura política.
The act of manipulating others through political strategies.
I don't like to engage in politics with my friends.
No me gusta hacer política con mis amigos.
Influence of power groups on governmental decisions.
Those policies are full of political maneuvering.
Esas políticas están llenas de politicadas.