democracia
“democracia” means “democracy” in Spanish (political system or concept).
democracy
Also: democratic system, rule by the people
📝 In Action
La democracia se basa en la libertad de expresión.
B1Democracy is based on freedom of expression.
Muchos países luchan por establecer una democracia plena.
B2Many countries fight to establish a full democracy.
El voto es un pilar fundamental de cualquier democracia moderna.
C1Voting is a fundamental pillar of any modern democracy.
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Quick Quiz: democracia
Question 1 of 1
Si un país no tiene democracia, ¿qué sistema de gobierno podría tener?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Ancient Greek words: *demos* (meaning 'people' or 'citizenry') and *kratos* (meaning 'power' or 'rule'). The concept literally means 'rule by the people'.
First recorded: Concept originated in the 5th century BC in Athens, adopted into Spanish through Latin and modern European languages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Se puede usar 'democracia' para hablar de grupos pequeños, no solo de países?
Yes, absolutely! You can use it to describe the way decisions are made in any group, like a club or a school council, if they vote and everyone has a voice. For example: 'En nuestro club, las decisiones se toman por democracia'.