"Left Wing" and "Right Wing" in English?

Question

Hi,

I'm trying to write an essay about politics and wondered how to say that somebody is left/right wing.

Gracias!

Hi hannah, do you want to translate 'left wing' and 'right wing' into spanish? - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

yes! - hannah93, Jan 30, 2013

i realise my question doesn't make much sense!! - hannah93, Jan 30, 2013

Your question makes perfect sense...it was the title that threw me off a bit. I'm glad you got answers. - 0095ca4c, Jan 30, 2013

Answer 1

Hey palíndromo!

Just a few more if you want to be more ornate:

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Hopes that adds something...cheers!

Answer 2

Here´s a quote from a recent article in El Pais (Uruguay) about the debate in Paris over legalizing gay marriage: "Las posiciones son conocidas y tajantes. Para la derecha, apoyada por las Iglesias, un niño necesita padres de sexo diferente. Con el gobierno, la izquierda defiende la igualdad de derechos para las parejas homosexuales y para sus hijos."

Acá tiene un cita de un artículo recien de El Pais (Uruguay) sobre el debate en Paris sobre legalizar el matrimonio gay: " The positions are sharp and well-known. For the Right, supported by the Churches, a child needs parents of different sexes. With the government, the Left defends the equality of rights for homosexual couples and for their children."

Answer 3

Left-wing (as in a politician) in Spanish is: "de izquierda" or "izquierdista".

Right-wing in Spanish is: "De derechas" or "derechista".

Hope this helps!!