esquerdopata

Portuguese

Etymology

Blend of esquerda +‎ psicopata, literally “left-wing psychopath”, “leftopath”. Based on esquerdopatia, which see for more.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /is.keʁ.doˈpa.tɐ/ [is.keɦ.doˈpa.tɐ], /es.keʁ.doˈpa.tɐ/ [es.keɦ.doˈpa.tɐ]
    • (São Paulo) IPA(key): /is.keɾ.doˈpa.tɐ/, /es.keɾ.doˈpa.tɐ/
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /iʃ.keʁ.doˈpa.tɐ/, /eʃ.keʁ.doˈpa.tɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /es.keɻ.doˈpa.ta/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /(i)ʃ.kɨɾ.duˈpa.tɐ/ [(i)ʃ.kɨɾ.ðuˈpa.tɐ]

Adjective

esquerdopata m or f (plural esquerdopatas) (Brazil, neologism, politics, derogatory)

  1. left-wing extremist; fanatic about left-wing ideals
    Coordinate term: direitopata
  2. leftist (to any degree)
    Synonyms: esquerdista, progressista

Noun

esquerdopata m or f by sense (plural esquerdopatas) (Brazil, neologism, politics, derogatory)

  1. a left-wing extremist; tankie; wokescold; SJW (person who is fanatical about left-wing ideals)
    Hyponym: comuna (“commie”)
  2. a leftist (regardless of ideological fervour)
    Synonym: esquerdista
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