patriotic

BrE /ˈpeɪ.trə.tɪk/ AmE /ˈpeɪ.trə.tɪk/

adjective en → es

1 LOVE/COUNTRY [attributive or predicative] B1

showing a strong love for and devotion to one's country

patriótico, nacionalista

  • be patriotic about something

Collocations patriotic feelings · patriotic songs

  • He is very patriotic about his country.

    Es muy patriota con respecto a su país.

2 ACTION [attributive or predicative] B2

showing support for one's country, especially by doing something practical or helpful

patriótico, nacionalista

  • be patriotic about something

Collocations patriotic actions · patriotic efforts

  • She was praised for her patriotic work during the war.

    Fue elogiada por su trabajo patriótico durante la guerra.