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

república

reh-POO-blee-kah

nounfB1
republic?form of government
Also:commonwealth?historical or formal usage

📝 In Action

La mayoría de países latinoamericanos son repúblicas.

A2

Most Latin American countries are republics.

El presidente es el jefe de estado de la república.

B1

The president is the head of state of the republic.

La ciudadanía espera que la república garantice la justicia social.

C1

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)

💡 Grammar Points

Gender is Mandatory

Even though many nouns ending in -a are feminine, remember that 'república' is always feminine: la república.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "El república (Using the masculine article 'el')"

Correction: La república (Always use the feminine article 'la').

⭐ Usage Tips

Capitalization

Only capitalize 'República' when it's part of an official name (e.g., República Dominicana). Otherwise, use lowercase.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 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

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.