comunidad
/koh-moo-nee-DAHD/
community
Depicting a 'community' as a group of people united.
comunidad(noun)
community
?a group of people
neighborhood
?local area group
,fellowship
?shared feeling/group
📝 In Action
La comunidad local organizó una limpieza del parque.
A1The local community organized a park cleanup.
Vivimos en una comunidad de vecinos muy tranquila.
A2We live in a very peaceful neighborhood community (of residents).
Él es un miembro activo de la comunidad científica.
B1He is an active member of the scientific community.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Pattern
Words in Spanish that end in '-dad' (like ciudad, verdad, libertad) are almost always feminine, even though they don't end in the letter 'a'. Remember to use 'la' or 'una' with them.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "El comunidad"
Correction: La comunidad. Since it ends in -dad, it is feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about Groups
You can use 'comunidad' to refer to a physical group of people (like neighbors) or an abstract group (like the gaming community or the international community).
Illustrating 'autonomous community' as an administrative or political region.
comunidad(noun)
autonomous community
?administrative/political region (Spain)
commonwealth
?political division
,region
?administrative area
📝 In Action
Madrid es una comunidad autónoma de España.
B1Madrid is an autonomous community of Spain.
El gobierno de la comunidad aprobó nuevas leyes.
B2The regional government approved new laws.
⭐ Usage Tips
Official Use in Spain
In Spain, 'Comunidad Autónoma' is the official term for the large administrative divisions, similar to states or provinces in other countries.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comunidad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'comunidad' to refer to a large political division?
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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!