comunistas
“comunistas” means “communist” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
communist
Also: pro-communism
📝 In Action
Muchos países tienen partidos comunistas.
B1Many countries have communist parties.
Leyeron varios manifiestos comunistas.
B2They read several communist manifestos.
communists
📝 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.
Translate to Spanish
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: comunistas
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the communist men'?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Latin 'communis', meaning 'shared' or 'common', combined with the Greek-derived suffix '-ista' which refers to a person who follows a specific doctrine.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
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.