Revolucionario (en. Revolutionary)
/re.vo.lu.θioˈna.ɾjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who promotes or participates in a revolution.
The revolutionary fought for the freedom of his country.
El revolucionario luchó por la libertad de su país.
A thing or idea that implies a radical change.
His theory was considered revolutionary in the field of science.
Su teoría fue considerada revolucionaria en el campo de la ciencia.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'revolutionarius', which is related to 'revolutio'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
social revolutionary
A person who seeks deep changes in the social structure.
revolucionario social
revolutionary ideas
Concepts that propose a radical change in the way of thinking or acting.
ideas revolucionarias
revolutionary movement
A set of organized actions to carry out a revolution.
movimiento revolucionario
Related Words
revolution
A drastic and generally violent change in the political or social structure of a country.
revolución
rebellion
Active resistance against the established authority.
rebelión
insurrection
An uprising against a government or authority.
insurrección
Slang Meanings
Someone who challenges the established system.
That guy is a revolutionary, always questioning authority.
Ese chico es un revolucionario, siempre cuestionando la autoridad.
A risky but innovative opinion or idea.
That proposal is so revolutionary that it could change the rules of the game.
Esa propuesta es tan revolucionaria que podría cambiar las reglas del juego.