comunista
“comunista” means “communist (person)” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
communist (person)
📝 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.
communist
📝 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.
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Words that translate to "comunista" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: comunista
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'comunista' as a noun (referring to a person)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word traces back to the Latin word *communis*, meaning 'common' or 'public'. It entered Spanish through French (*communiste*) and gained its modern political meaning in the 19th century, referring to a system where everything is owned in common.
First recorded: Early 19th century (in its modern political sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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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').