marxista
“marxista” means “Marxist” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Marxist
Also: Marxian
📝 In Action
Leímos un análisis marxista sobre la economía actual.
B2We read a Marxist analysis of the current economy.
Muchos movimientos obreros tienen una base marxista.
B2Many workers' movements have a Marxist basis.
La teoría marxista explica la lucha de clases.
C1Marxist theory explains the class struggle.
Marxist
📝 In Action
El joven se identificó como un marxista convencido.
B2The young man identified himself as a convinced Marxist.
Los marxistas de la universidad organizaron una charla.
B2The Marxists at the university organized a talk.
Ella es una marxista muy respetada en el ámbito académico.
C1She is a highly respected Marxist in the academic field.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: marxista
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the Marxist woman'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Created by combining the name of the German philosopher Karl Marx with the suffix '-ista', which means 'follower' or 'someone who practices something'.
First recorded: Mid-19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'marxista' an insult in Spanish?
Not inherently. It is a descriptive term for a political and economic theory. However, like many political labels, its tone depends entirely on who is speaking and the context of the conversation.
Why does it end in 'a' even when talking about a man?
Spanish has a group of words ending in '-ista' (like 'dentista' or 'artista') that always end in 'a'. They are special words that don't change their ending to match gender.
What is the difference between 'marxista' and 'marxismo'?
'Marxismo' is the name of the theory or belief system itself (Marxism), while 'marxista' is the word for the person who believes it or the adjective to describe things related to it.