revolución
/reboluˈθjon/feminine
The Spanish word for "revolution" is revolución.
revolución refers to a political upheaval.
Meaning: political upheaval (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
revolución is a feminine noun, so it is preceded by the feminine article la to say "the revolution" (la revolución). The plural form of this word is revoluciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/reboluˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, revolución is used for both political upheavals and the orbit of a planet around a star. This dual meaning highlights the connection between a cycle returning to its start and a society overturning its order.
- The Spanish word revolución shares the same root as revolver, which means 'to stir' or 'to mix'. This links the idea of a political revolution to the physical act of churning or upsetting a settled substance.
- In many Latin American historical texts, revolución is used interchangeably as a synonym for guerra civil, or 'civil war'.
Examples in context
- Esta es nuestra revolución.This is our revolution.This sentence shows how to use revolución with a possessive pronoun.Tatoeba #13365165 by Lernema, translation #13365003 by Igider
- No se televisará la revolución.The revolution will not be televised.This sentence uses revolución in a statement about television.Tatoeba #8014763 by Seael, translation #8014760 by Seael
- Necesitamos una revolución política.We need a political revolution.This sentence demonstrates how to use revolución with a political adjective.Tatoeba #7974124 by Seael, translation #5076815 by al_ex_an_der
- La revolución francesa cambió el curso de la historia europea.The French revolution changed the course of European history.
- El alzamiento del pueblo se llevó a cabo siguiendo una estrategia bien planificada.The people's revolt was carried out following a well-planned strategy.
- ¡La fiesta fue una verdadera pachanga! Fue una revolución de alegría y baile.The party was a real pachanga! It was a revolution of joy and dancing.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a history book in a cafe.
- Daniel¿Leíste sobre la revolución?Did you read about the revolution?
- MaríaSí, es un libro increíble.Yes, it is an incredible book.
- DanielMaría, la historia es fascinante.Maria, history is fascinating.
- MaríaDaniel, tienes mucha razón.Daniel, you are very right.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “revolution” translations and entries revolución, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
