lefty

BrE /lef-ti/ AmE /lef-ti/

noun en → es

1 PERSON [singular] B2

a person who is left-handed or prefers to use their left hand

zurdo, diestro izquierdo

Collocations lefty's preference for the left side

  • He is a lefty and finds it difficult to use scissors designed for right-handed people.

    Él es zurdo y le resulta difícil usar tijeras diseñadas para diestros.

2 POLITICS [singular] B2

a person who has political views that are liberal or socialist, especially in the context of American politics

de izquierda, progresista

Collocations lefty's political beliefs

  • She is a lefty who supports progressive policies and social justice.

    Ella es de izquierda y apoya políticas progresistas y justicia social.