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"Militar" is an adjective which is often translated as "military", and "militante" is a noun which is often translated as "activist". Learn more about the difference between "militar" and "militante" below.
militar(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. military
Esta operación militar fue decisiva para ganar la guerra.This military operation was decisive in winning the war.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. soldier
Los militares entrenan duro para afrontar las adversidades de la batalla.The soldiers train hard in order to face the adversities of battle.
b. military man (masculine)
Desgraciadamente muchos militares perdieron la vida.Unfortunately, many military men lost their lives.
c. military woman (feminine)
Las militares ayudaron en el rescate de los civiles.The military women helped in the rescue of the civilians.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to serve
Los mayores de 18 años tienen que militar en la guerra.Persons older than 18 have to serve in the war.
a. to be active
Andrés milita en el partido comunista desde 2010.Andres is active in the communist party since 2010.
b. to be an active member
Diego milita en el Partido Verde.Diego is an active member of the Green Party.
el militante, la militante(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. activist
Los militantes protestan contra las medidas de la oposición.The activists are protesting against the measures of the opposition.
b. militant (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
La policía detuvo a los militantes más agresivos durante la manifestación.The police arrested the most aggressive militants during the demonstration.
a. member
Para ser militante del grupo necesitas un carné.You need a carnet in order to become a member of the group.
b. militant (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Los militantes del partido no están dispuestos a la negociación respecto al asunto.The party militants are unwilling to negotiate on the issue.
