How to Say "communist" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “communist” is “comunista” — use 'comunista' when referring to the political and economic ideology or its adherents.
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comunista
koh-moo-NEES-tahkomuˈnista
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Use 'comunista' when referring to the political and economic ideology or its adherents.
Examples
La ideología comunista promueve la abolición de la propiedad privada.
The communist ideology promotes the abolition of private property.
El Partido Comunista de España es muy antiguo.
The Communist Party of Spain is very old.
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, comunista also stays the same regardless of the gender of the thing it describes. You say el partido comunista (masculine) and la ideología comunista (feminine).
soviético
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Use 'soviético' when referring to things, people, or systems historically connected to the Soviet Union, not necessarily the ideology itself.
Examples
La bandera soviética era de color rojo con una hoz y un martillo.
The Soviet flag was red with a sickle and a hammer.
Comunista vs. Soviético
Learners often mistakenly use 'soviético' to describe the communist ideology itself. Remember that 'comunista' is the direct translation for the ideology, while 'soviético' relates specifically to the former Soviet Union.
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