How to Say "commonwealth" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “commonwealth” is “comunidad” — use 'comunidad' when referring to a political division or autonomous region within a country, similar to a state or province..
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comunidad
koh-moo-nee-DAHD/komuˈniðað/
nounB1general
Use 'comunidad' when referring to a political division or autonomous region within a country, similar to a state or province.
Examples
Puerto Rico es una comunidad autónoma de los Estados Unidos.
Puerto Rico is an autonomous community of the United States.
Madrid es una comunidad autónoma de España.
Madrid is an autonomous community of Spain.
El gobierno de la comunidad aprobó nuevas leyes.
The regional government approved new laws.
república
nounB1formal
Choose 'república' when discussing a form of government where supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, often in a historical or formal national context.
Examples
La Primera República Española fue un breve periodo de la historia de España.
The First Spanish Republic was a brief period in Spain's history.
Confusing 'Comunidad' and 'República'
Learners often confuse 'comunidad' and 'república' because both relate to political entities. Remember that 'comunidad' refers to a sub-national administrative division, like a state or region, whereas 'república' describes a nation's overarching system of government.
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