comunistas
/ko-moo-nees-tahs/
communist
The adjective 'comunistas' can describe groups or things associated with communal unity and shared identity.
comunistas(adjective)
communist
?describing plural things or people
pro-communism
?referring to political leanings
📝 In Action
Muchos países tienen partidos comunistas.
B1Many countries have communist parties.
Leyeron varios manifiestos comunistas.
B2They read several communist manifestos.
💡 Grammar Points
One Ending for Everyone
Words that end in -ista, like this one, don't change their ending for men or women. You just add an 's' to make it plural for any group.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'O' Trap
Mistake: "Los comunistos."
Correction: Always use 'comunistas.' Even when talking about a group of men, the ending stays -istas.
⭐ Usage Tips
Plural Agreement
Since this is the plural form, make sure the words around it (like 'los' or 'las') are also plural.
The noun 'comunistas' refers to a group of people who follow the ideology of communism.
📝 In Action
Los comunistas se reunieron en la plaza.
B1The communists gathered in the plaza.
Las comunistas de ese país lucharon por la igualdad.
B2The communists (women) of that country fought for equality.
💡 Grammar Points
Identifying Gender
Because the word 'comunistas' looks the same for both genders, look at the word before it (los or las) to know if the group is all men/mixed or all women.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about Groups
Use 'los comunistas' when talking about a group of men or a mixed group of men and women.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comunistas
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the communist men'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does it end in -as if I'm talking about men?
Spanish has a group of words ending in -ista (like artista, dentista, and comunista) that use the same ending for everyone. To show gender, you change the word 'the' (el/la or los/las) instead of the word itself.
Is 'comunistas' a bad word in Spanish?
It is a neutral political term, but like in English, its tone depends entirely on the political context and the person speaking.