formulación de políticas
/foɾmulaθjon de politikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'policymaking' is translated into Spanish as formulación de políticas.
Because the Spanish word política can mean both 'politics' and 'policy', the addition of 'de' is necessary to specify that you are talking about the process of creating specific policies rather than the field of politics.
Meaning: the formulation of policies (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a literal translation where formulación means 'formulation' and de políticas means 'of policies'.
Did you know?
- The word política comes from the Greek word politikós, meaning 'of the city'. This reflects the ancient Greek view that policymaking was specifically about the management of the polis or city-state.
- In professional or governmental contexts, you will often encounter política pública instead of the literal formulación de políticas. This term is the standard way to refer to the actual field of public policymaking.
- In Spanish, the word política describes both the general field of 'politics' and a specific 'policy'. To avoid confusion during formulación de políticas, speakers often rely on the plural form to signal they are discussing specific rules rather than the abstract concept of politics.
Examples in context
- La elaboración de políticas públicas debe considerar las necesidades de la sociedadPolicy development must consider the needs of society
- La creación de políticas públicas es clave para mejorar el sistema educativoPolicy creation is key to improving the education system
- La toma de decisiones de políticas en el ámbito de la salud requiere una evaluación exhaustiva de las necesidades de la poblaciónPolicymaking in the healthcare field requires a thorough assessment of the population's needs
- Es importante que el gobierno agilice la creación de políticas medioambientales para combatir el cambio climáticoIt is important that the government expedites the creation of environmental policies to combat climate change
- La formulación de políticas es un proceso complejo.Policymaking is a complex process.
- Necesitamos mejorar la formulación de políticas públicas.We need to improve the formulation of public policies.
- Ella trabaja en la formulación de políticas de salud.She works in health policymaking.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new government project.
- DanielDaniel, ¿qué opinas sobre la formulación de políticas actual?Daniel, what do you think about the current policymaking?
- MaríaCreo que María y yo debemos revisarla.I think María and I should review it.
- DanielTienes razón, hace falta más transparencia.You are right, more transparency is needed.
- MaríaEstoy de acuerdo, hablemos con el director.I agree, let's talk to the director.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
