fascismo
“fascismo” means “fascism” in Spanish (political ideology).
fascism
Also: authoritarianism
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El fascismo se extendió por varios países europeos en los años 30.
B2Fascism spread through several European countries in the 30s.
Estudiamos el ascenso del fascismo en la clase de historia.
B1We are studying the rise of fascism in history class.
Muchos libros analizan las consecuencias del fascismo.
B2Many books analyze the consequences of fascism.
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Quick Quiz: fascismo
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What gender is the word 'fascismo'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Borrowed from Italian 'fascismo', which comes from 'fascio' (a bundle or group). This refers to the 'fasces', an ancient Roman symbol of power consisting of a bundle of wooden rods tied around an axe.
First recorded: Early 20th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 's' in 'fascismo' silent?
No, you must pronounce both the 's' and the 'c' sounds separately. In Latin America, it sounds like 'ss', and in Spain, it sounds like 's-th'.
Can I use this word to describe a strict boss?
While technically it's a political term, people sometimes use it informally or figuratively to describe someone very authoritarian, though it is a very strong and heavy comparison.
Does 'fascismo' always need the article 'el'?
Usually, yes. When talking about it as a general concept ('El fascismo es peligroso'), Spanish requires the article where English often skips it.