democracia
deh-moh-KRAH-see-ah
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though this word ends in '-a', like many Spanish nouns, 'democracia' is always feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "El democracia."
Correction: La democracia. Remember the pattern: words ending in '-cia' that refer to concepts are almost always feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Adjective Form
To describe a country or institution that follows these rules, use the adjective 'democrático' (or 'democrática' if the noun is feminine): 'un país democrático'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: democracia
Question 1 of 1
Si un país no tiene democracia, ¿qué sistema de gobierno podría tener?
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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'.