patriota
/paˈtɾjota/feminine, masculine
The Spanish word for patriot is patriota.
A patriota is a person who loves, supports and defends his country.
Meaning: person who loves, supports and defends his country (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
patriota is an epicene noun, meaning it uses the same form for both masculine and feminine genders, with only the article changing to indicate gender (for example, la patriota refers to a female patriot). The plural of patriota is patriotas.
How do you pronounce it?
/paˈtɾjota/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, a person who is overly obsessed with their country's superiority is called a chovinista, a term derived from a 19th-century French general named Nicolas Chauvin.
- While patriota is the word for 'patriot', the Spanish word for 'fatherland' or 'homeland' is patria, which is closely linked to padre meaning 'father'.
- The word patria is used in Spanish to describe the 'homeland' with a deep emotional and spiritual connection, whereas país is the more neutral word for a 'country' or geographic territory.
Examples in context
- Veo que eres un patriota.I see that you're a patriot.This sentence is useful for recognizing someone as a patriota.Tatoeba #922328 by Shishir, translation #572165 by FeuDRenais2
- Eres un auténtico patriota.You're a true patriot.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that someone is a true patriota.Tatoeba #13682741 by Seael, translation #6272115 by CK
- Un enorme monumento fue erigido en honor al noble patriota.An immense monument was erected in honor of the noble patriot.This sentence is useful for describing a monument built for a noble patriota.Tatoeba #1156387 by marcelostockle, translation #47937 by CM
- Él es un patriota devotoHe is a devoted patriot
- Es un amante de la patria y siempre está dispuesto a servirHe is a lover of the homeland and is always willing to serve
- Ella es una patriota leal y valiente, siempre dispuesta a defender su paísShe is a loyal and brave patriot, always ready to defend her country
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing a historical figure.
- MaríaÉl fue un gran patriota.He was a great patriot.
- AlejandroSí, luchó mucho por su país.Yes, he fought hard for his country.
- MaríaMaría, ¿crees que hoy somos patriotas?María, do you think we are patriots today?
- AlejandroCreo que cada persona es diferente.I think every person is different.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “patriot” translations and entries patriota, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
