ciudadanos
/θjudadanos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'citizens' is translated into Spanish as ciudadanos.
This phrase refers to people who are legally recognized as members of a particular country or state.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from ciudad (city) and the suffix -ano (pertaining to), literally meaning 'those pertaining to the city'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is ciudadano (male citizen). The feminine singular form is ciudadana (female citizen). The feminine plural form is ciudadanas (female citizens). The masculine plural form, ciudadanos, is used for a group of male citizens or a mixed-gender group of citizens.
How do you pronounce it?
/θjudadanos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking legal contexts, the term vecino is used to denote someone who is a local resident or a member of a specific municipality, even if they are not a national citizen.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the word ciudadano is used as a formal or slightly ironic way to address a complete stranger, similar to saying 'my fellow citizen'.
- In historical Spanish texts, the distinction between a súbdito (subject of a crown) and a ciudadano (citizen) was a fundamental marker of the shift from absolute monarchy to modern constitutional rights.
Examples in context
- Ellos quieren ser ciudadanos.They want to become citizens.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to become citizens.Tatoeba #4802701 by DarkHollow, translation #2732371 by Amastan
- No piensan en los ciudadanos.They aren't thinking about the citizens.This sentence shows how to describe people not thinking about the citizens.Tatoeba #8308858 by arh, translation #10241806 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Todos somos ciudadanos del mundo.We're all citizens of the world.This sentence illustrates the concept of being citizens of the world.Tatoeba #1488989 by marcelostockle, translation #1488183 by arnxy20
- Los ciudadanos tienen derechos y responsabilidades dentro de su país.Citizens have rights and responsibilities within their country.
- El pueblo sabe cómo luchar por sus derechos.The citizens know how to fight for their rights.
- La ciudadanía debe participar activamente en la política.Citizens should actively participate in politics.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing a local election.
- LucíaSolo los ciudadanos pueden votar aquí.Only citizens can vote here.
- JavierEso es justo para organizar el país.That is fair to organize the country.
- LucíaSí, pero muchos ciudadanos no participan.Yes, but many citizens do not participate.
- JavierTienen que informarse más, Lucía.They need to be more informed, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
