simpatizante

sympathiser

noun seem-pah-tee-SAHN-teh Rare

Also means

supporter

Usage Note

Simpatizante is a common-gender noun — el/la simpatizante — and describes someone who sympathises with a cause, party, or movement without being a full member. It is frequently used in political journalism to distinguish ordinary supporters from card-carrying members (militantes or afiliados). The root verb simpatizar con ('to sympathise with, to get along with') carries a warmer, more social tone than the English 'sympathise'.

Examples

"Muchos simpatizantes acudieron al mitin del partido."

Natural Translation

Many sympathisers attended the party rally.

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