No. 12,535 in Spanish
milita
"Milita" means "serves" or "is enlisted," typically in a military, political, or activist context.
In a sentence
Ella milita activamente en un partido político local.
She actively participates in a local political party.
In this sentence, 'milita' means to actively participate or be a member of an organization, often a political group.
Su convicción personal milita en favor de la justicia social.
Her personal conviction advocates for social justice.
Here, 'milita' is used metaphorically to 'advocate' or 'work in favor of' a cause or idea.
El argumento presentado milita en contra de la idea original.
The presented argument opposes the original idea.
In this usage, 'milita' means to act against or oppose a position or viewpoint.
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