Político



Example: El político explicó las reformas durante el debate parlamentario.

Definition


"Político" refers to a person involved in governance, public affairs, or government leadership, often engaged in making, influencing, or implementing policies and decisions. In history, a "político" plays a crucial role in shaping a country's political landscape and public administration.

Etymology


The word "político" comes from the Latin 'politicus,' which itself originates from the Greek 'politikós,' meaning 'of, for, or relating to citizens or the state.' Did you know the root 'polis' in Greek means 'city,' highlighting how politics originally referred to the affairs of the city or community?

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"Político" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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