This is a list of essential Spanish political vocabulary words and phrases for beginners, ideal for A1/A2 learners. It covers core concepts about government, parties, elections, and citizenship.
| Spanish | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| el gobierno | government | |
| el presidente | president | |
| el/la ministro/a | minister | Member of the cabinet |
| el partido político | political party | |
| la democracia | democracy | |
| la dictadura | dictatorship | |
| las elecciones | elections | |
| el/la candidato/a | candidate | |
| el voto | vote | |
| la ciudadanía | citizenship | |
| el secretario | secretary | |
| la oposición | opposition | |
| el alcalde / la alcaldesa | mayor | |
| el referéndum | referendum | |
| la ley | law | |
| el parlamento | parliament | |
| el senador / la senadora | senator |
las elecciones = elections
el gobierno = government
'el/la candidato/a' means 'candidate'
'el partido político', 'la democracia', 'la dictadura', 'las elecciones' are key political terms.
Conclusion
Basic political vocabulary in Spanish gives you the words to talk about how societies are run, who makes decisions, and how power is shared.
- Learn core terms for government, parties, elections, and roles.
- Practice with real-world topics like voting, citizenship, and justice.
- Build a foundation for understanding news, debates, and current events in Spanish.