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How to Say "caste" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcasteis castaC1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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casta

nounC1informal
a closed social group
A group of people wearing ornate gold crowns and velvet robes sitting at a long table with a feast.

Examples

Los manifestantes gritaban contra la casta política.

The protesters were shouting against the political establishment.

Se refiere a ellos como 'la casta' porque cree que solo buscan su propio beneficio.

He refers to them as 'the caste' because he believes they only look out for their own benefit.

The Power of the Article

In modern politics, it is almost always used with the definite article: 'la casta.' This turns it into a specific label for 'the elite.'

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