libertarianismo
/libeɾtaɾjanismo/from spelling rules
The English word 'libertarianism' is translated into Spanish as libertarianismo.
libertarianismo refers to the political philosophy of libertarianism.
Meaning: political philosophy (noun)
Which one should you use?
In certain Spanish-speaking political circles, the term libertarismo is sometimes used as a synonym for libertarianismo.
How do you pronounce it?
/libeɾtaɾjanismo/
Did you know?
- While libertarianismo describes the philosophy, a person following it is a libertario. In Spanish, this adjective can also mean 'unrestrained' or 'licentious' in a non-political, social context.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term libertario refers more frequently to anarchists or anti-authoritarian leftists than to the modern American concept of libertarianism.
- A Spanish speaker might use the adjective libertario to describe a revolutionary spirit, a nuance that 'libertarian' lacks in standard English.
Examples in context
- El libertarismo promueve la libertad individual y la reducción de la intervención del Estado en la economía.Libertarianism promotes individual liberty and the reduction of state intervention in the economy.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing their political views.
- DanielMaría, ¿alguna vez has leído sobre el libertarianismo?María, have you ever read about libertarianism?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, pero me parece un poco radical.Yes, Daniel, but I find it a bit radical.
- DanielEntiendo, pero el libertarianismo tiene puntos interesantes.I understand, but libertarianism has interesting points.
- MaríaPuede ser, aunque prefiero otras teorías políticas.Maybe, although I prefer other political theories.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
