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"Socialista" is an adjective which is often translated as "socialist", and "demócrata" is a noun which is often translated as "democrat". Learn more about the difference between "socialista" and "demócrata" below.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (politics)
a. socialist
El candidato del partido socialista fue derrotado en las últimas elecciones.The socialist party candidate was defeated in the last elections.
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).
2. (politics)
a. socialist
Mi papá dice que los socialistas tienen ideales prácticamente inalcanzables.My dad says that the socialists have virtually unattainable ideals.
el demócrata, la demócrata, demócrata(
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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. democrat
Siempre fui un demócrata y estuve en contra de las dictaduras.I've always been a democrat and opposed dictatorships.
a. Democrat
Los demócratas tenían la mayoría en el Senado, pero no en la Cámara de Representantes.The Democrats had a majority in the Senate but not in the House of Representatives.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. democratic
Yo instauré el sistema de primarias en mi partido. No se puede ser más demócrata.I set up the primary election system in my party. You can't get more democratic than that.
a. Democratic
Los candidatos republicano y demócrata debatirán hoy en televisión.The Republican and the Democratic candidates will debate today on TV.
