comunismo
“comunismo” means “communism” in Spanish (political and social ideology).
communism
Also: collectivism
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El comunismo propone que todo sea de todos.
A2Communism proposes that everything should belong to everyone.
Mi abuelo vivió bajo el comunismo durante muchos años.
B1My grandfather lived under communism for many years.
En clase de historia estudiamos la caída del comunismo en Europa.
B2In history class, we are studying the fall of communism in Europe.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the French word 'communisme', which comes from the Latin 'communis', meaning 'shared' or 'common to all'.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I capitalize 'comunismo'?
In Spanish, ideologies and political systems are typically written in lowercase unless they are part of a formal title or at the start of a sentence.
What is the difference between 'comunismo' and 'comunista'?
'Comunismo' is the name of the system (the noun), while 'comunista' is the word for the person or used as a description (the adjective).
Is 'socialismo' the same as 'comunismo'?
No. While related, 'socialismo' (socialism) is often used for more moderate systems, while 'comunismo' refers to a more absolute system of shared ownership.