república

reh-POO-blee-kah/reˈpuβlika/

“república” means “republic” in Spanish (form of government).

republic

Also: commonwealth

NounfB1

Spain

A simple storybook illustration of a grand, classical government building with a prominent dome and columns, symbolizing the seat of power in a republic.

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La mayoría de países latinoamericanos son repúblicas.

Most Latin American countries are republics.

El presidente es el jefe de estado de la república.

The president is the head of state of the republic.

La ciudadanía espera que la república garantice la justicia social.

The citizenry expects the republic to guarantee social justice.

Word Connections

Synonyms

estado (state)
nación (nation)

Antonyms

monarquía (monarchy)
dictadura (dictatorship)

Common Collocations

república democrática – democratic republic
república federal – federal republic
establecer la república – to establish the republic

Idioms & Expressions

república bananera – A politically unstable or corrupt small country (derogatory term)

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Words that translate to "república" in Spanish:

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Quick Quiz: república

Question 1 of 2

Which of these forms of government is the opposite of a 'república'?

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👥 Word Family▼

republicano(republican (adjective or noun)) — Adjective

republicanismo(republicanism) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

públicarúbrica

📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin phrase *res publica*, which literally translates to 'public thing' or 'public matter.' It refers to a state that belongs to the people, not a single ruler.

First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: republicFrench: république

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'república' the same as 'democracia'?

Not exactly. A 'república' describes *who* holds the power (the people/elected representatives), while 'democracia' describes *how* that power is exercised (through voting and majority rule). Most modern republics are also democracies, but historically, not all republics were fully democratic.