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"Policies" is a noun which is often translated as "la política", and "politics" is a noun which is also often translated as "la política". Learn more about the difference between "policies" and "politics" below.
policy(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (politics)
a. la política (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We oppose the government's policy of sending migrant children back to their country of origin.Nos oponemos a la política del gobierno de repatriar a niños inmigrantes a su país de orígen.
2. (guideline)
a. la política (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The company has a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination.La compañía tiene una política de tolerancia cero en cuanto a la discriminación.
b. la norma (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My policy is to buy local produce whenever I can.Mi norma personal es de comprar productos cultivados en la zona siempre que pueda.
3. (insurance)
a. la póliza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
It is important to have an adequate life insurance policy if you have small children.Es importante contar con una póliza de seguro de vida adecuada si tiene hijos pequeños.
politics(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (activity)
a. la política (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I went into politics to serve my country.Me dediqué a la política para servir a mi país.
2. (view)
a. las ideas políticas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My politics are liberal and progressive.Mis ideas políticas son liberales y progresistas.
3. (principles)
a. la política (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The politics of gender are at the heart of the struggle for human rights.La política de la discriminación por sexo es central a la lucha por los derechos humanos.
4. (studies)
a. las ciencias políticas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She has a PhD in politics from Harvard University.Tiene un doctorado en ciencias políticas de la Universidad de Harvard.
