autonómico
“autonómico” means “regional” in Spanish (relating to Spain's autonomous communities).
regional
Also: state-level
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Mañana se celebran las elecciones autonómicas.
B1The regional elections are being held tomorrow.
El gobierno autonómico ha aprobado una nueva ley de educación.
B2The regional government has passed a new education law.
Cada comunidad tiene su propio estatuto autonómico.
C1Each community has its own regional statute/charter.
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Quick Quiz: autonómico
Question 1 of 3
Which of these would you call 'autonómico'?
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From the Greek 'autos' (self) and 'nomos' (law/rule), passed through Latin and adapted into Spanish to describe the self-governing regions established by the 1978 Constitution.
First recorded: 20th century (in its modern political sense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'autonómico' the same as 'autónomo'?
No! While they look similar, 'autónomo' usually means 'self-employed' (a person) or 'independent.' 'Autonómico' specifically refers to the regional government systems in Spain.
Do people use this word in Mexico or Argentina?
Rarely. In those countries, they usually use 'provincial' or 'estatal' because their political regions are called provinces or states, not 'autonomous communities' like in Spain.
Can I use 'autonómico' to describe a car that drives itself?
No, for a self-driving car, you would use 'autónomo' (autonomous).