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"Política" is a form of "política", a noun which is often translated as "politics". "Póliza" is a noun which is often translated as "policy". Learn more about the difference between "póliza" and "política" below.
la póliza(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (contract)
a. policy
Parece que la póliza de mi auto venció el mes pasado, así que no fue válida para el choque.It seems the policy on my car expired last month, so it wasn't valid for the crash.
b. insurance policy
Tengo una póliza para cualquier urgencia médica.I have an insurance policy for any medical emergency.
a. fiscal stamp
El documento es válido únicamente con la póliza.The document is only valid if it has the fiscal stamp.
la política(
poh
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lee
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. politics
Era abogado, pero pasó la mitad de su vida dedicado a la política.He was a lawyer but spent half his life in politics.
2. (measures)
a. policy
El editorial de la revista critica con dureza la política agraria de la Unión Europea.The magazine's editorial severely criticizes the European Union's agricultural policy.
3. (diplomacy)
a. tact
Lucio muestra escasa política cuando habla con sus empleados.Lucio shows very little tact when he speaks to his employees.
las políticas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. politics
Clara tiene un grado en Políticas por la Universidad de Barcelona.Clara has a degree in politics by Barcelona University.
