política
nounCEFR B2
What does “política” mean in English?
policy, politics — a set of principles guiding decisions; also political activity generally
policy, politics — a set of principles guiding decisions; also political activity generally (política fiscal; hacer política)
Example sentences
La política fiscal expansiva adoptada durante la pandemia contribuyó a frenar el aumento del desempleo.
The expansionary fiscal policy adopted during the pandemic helped slow the rise in unemployment.
En España, la política ha estado marcada en los últimos años por la fragmentación parlamentaria.
In Spain, politics has been marked in recent years by parliamentary fragmentation.
La empresa ha aprobado una nueva política de igualdad que contempla medidas concretas para reducir la brecha salarial.
The company has approved a new equality policy that includes specific measures to reduce the pay gap.
How to use it
La política (noun, feminine) covers two key B2 meanings: (1) politics — the activity of governance and political competition, and (2) a policy — a specific plan or set of principles adopted by a government or organisation. Key collocations: política fiscal/monetaria/medioambiental; hacer política; político/a (noun: politician); política de empresa; alto cargo político. Context reliably distinguishes policy (specific plan) from politics (general activity).
Common mistake
La política covers both 'politics' and 'policy' — English needs two words. Una política de empresa = a company policy (not *una política política). Político/a (noun) = politician; político/a (adjective) = political. 'Political science' = ciencias políticas. 'Policy-maker' = responsable político or policy-maker (often left in English in professional Spanish).