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derechista

right-wing

adjective noun deh-reh-CHEES-tah Rare

Usage Note

Derechista functions as both adjective and noun, so un derechista means 'a right-winger' and una política derechista means 'a right-wing policy.' The opposite is izquierdista. In political discourse it is descriptive rather than inherently pejorative, though tone often depends on the speaker.

Examples

"El candidato derechista ganó las elecciones."

Natural Translation

The right-wing candidate won the elections.

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