nazi
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Nazi
The noun 'nazi' refers to a member of the historical political party.
📝 In Action
La película mostraba cómo el nazi escondió su identidad después de la guerra.
B2The movie showed how the Nazi hid his identity after the war.
Los nazis fueron derrotados en 1945.
B2The Nazis were defeated in 1945.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Flexibility
Even though 'nazi' ends in '-i', it refers to both men and women. You use 'el nazi' for a male and 'la nazi' for a female, but the word itself doesn't change form.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Plural Form
Mistake: "Adding '-es' to make it plural (e.g., 'los nazies')."
Correction: The correct plural form is simply 'los nazis' (adding only an '-s').
⭐ Usage Tips
Capitalization
Unlike some English conventions, 'nazi' is usually written in Spanish with a lowercase 'n' unless it starts a sentence.
The adjective 'nazi' is used to describe something related to the political ideology or movement.
📝 In Action
La ideología nazi causó una destrucción incalculable en Europa.
B2The Nazi ideology caused incalculable destruction in Europe.
El régimen nazi controlaba todos los medios de comunicación.
C1The Nazi regime controlled all forms of media.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement (Invariable)
As an adjective, 'nazi' always stays the same regardless of whether the thing it describes is masculine, feminine, singular, or plural (e.g., 'el régimen nazi,' 'la ideología nazi,' 'los crímenes nazis'). It is an adjective that does not change.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
In informal conversation, 'nazi' can sometimes be used hyperbolically (exaggeratedly) to describe someone who is extremely strict or authoritarian, similar to calling someone a 'control freak' in English. Use this context with extreme caution.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: nazi
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'nazi' in its plural form?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you form the feminine version of 'nazi' when referring to a person?
The word 'nazi' does not change form for feminine nouns. You use 'la nazi' when referring to a woman (noun) or 'la ideología nazi' (adjective, describing a feminine noun). The form is always 'nazi'.
Is 'nazi' capitalized in Spanish?
Generally, no. Unless it begins a sentence, 'nazi' is usually written with a lowercase 'n' in Spanish, following the rule for political movements and ideologies.