comunista
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communist (person)
A depiction of a person who supports communism (a comunista).
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo fue un comunista muy activo en los años 70.
B1My grandfather was a very active communist in the 70s.
La comunista fue elegida para representar al sindicato.
B2The communist (woman) was elected to represent the union.
💡 Grammar Points
One Form for Both Genders
Even though this word ends in -a, it refers to both men and women. You use 'el' for a man ('el comunista') and 'la' for a woman ('la comunista').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Trying to Change the Ending
Mistake: "Using *comunisto* for a man."
Correction: The form *comunista* is always correct for both genders in the singular. Words ending in -ista often follow this pattern.
⭐ Usage Tips
Political Context
This word usually refers to a member or supporter of a political party or ideology that advocates for collective ownership and economic equality.
An illustration symbolizing the political system of communism.
📝 In Action
La ideología comunista promueve la abolición de la propiedad privada.
B1The communist ideology promotes the abolition of private property.
El Partido Comunista de España es muy antiguo.
B1The Communist Party of Spain is very old.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, comunista also stays the same regardless of the gender of the thing it describes. You say el partido comunista (masculine) and la ideología comunista (feminine).
⭐ Usage Tips
The Big 'C'
When referring to the formal political party, it is often capitalized: el Partido Comunista.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comunista
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'comunista' as a noun (referring to a person)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'comunista' end in -a but refer to men?
Many Spanish nouns and adjectives that describe professions, roles, or ideologies (especially those ending in -ista, like *dentista* or *artista*) use the same form for both genders. The article tells you if the person is male ('el') or female ('la').