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comunidad

koh-moo-nee-DAHD/komuˈniðað/

“comunidad” means “community” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

community

Also: neighborhood, fellowship
NounfA1
A diverse group of four people (two adults and two children) standing close together in a circle on a green lawn, smiling and holding hands, symbolizing unity and community.

📝 In Action

La comunidad local organizó una limpieza del parque.

A1

The local community organized a park cleanup.

Vivimos en una comunidad de vecinos muy tranquila.

A2

We live in a very peaceful neighborhood community (of residents).

Él es un miembro activo de la comunidad científica.

B1

He is an active member of the scientific community.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • sentido de comunidad – sense of community
  • comunidad de propietarios – homeowners' association (literally: community of owners)

autonomous community

Also: commonwealth, region
NounfB1formal
Spain
A simple, stylized shield or crest featuring regional symbols, placed centrally against a plain background, representing an autonomous administrative region.

📝 In Action

Madrid es una comunidad autónoma de España.

B1

Madrid is an autonomous community of Spain.

El gobierno de la comunidad aprobó nuevas leyes.

B2

The regional government approved new laws.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • región (region)
  • provincia (province)

Common Collocations

  • Comunidad Autónoma – Autonomous Community (Spain)

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: comunidad

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'comunidad' to refer to a large political division?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
común(common) — Adjective
comunitario(communitarian) — Adjective
comunión(communion) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word *communitātem*, meaning 'fellowship' or 'common possession.' It shares the root *communis* (common, public) with the English word 'community.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: communityPortuguese: comunidade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'comunidad' feminine if it ends in 'd' and not 'a'?

Spanish words that end in the suffix '-dad' are consistently feminine. This suffix comes from a Latin ending that usually creates feminine nouns. Just memorize 'la comunidad' and you'll be fine!