How to Say "fascist" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “fascist” is “fascista” — use 'fascista' when referring to the political ideology of fascism or someone who adheres to it..
fascista
/fas-SEES-tah//fasˈθista/
Examples
El partido político promovía ideas fascistas.
The political party promoted fascist ideas.
Muchos países lucharon contra el régimen fascista.
Many countries fought against the fascist regime.
No seas tan fascista, deja que cada uno dé su opinión.
Don't be so bossy/intolerant, let everyone give their opinion.
La propaganda fascista era muy común en esa época.
Fascist propaganda was very common in that era.
One ending for everyone
Unlike many Spanish adjectives that change from -o to -a, this word always ends in -a, whether you are describing a man, a woman, or a neutral thing.
Using '-ista' for beliefs
In Spanish, words for followers of a belief or political group often end in '-ista' (like 'socialista' or 'optimista'). These words don't change based on gender.
Articles show the gender
Since the word 'fascista' doesn't change, we use 'el' for a man and 'la' for a woman to know who we are talking about: 'el fascista' vs 'la fascista'.
The 'Fascisto' Error
Mistake: “El hombre fascisto.”
Correction: El hombre fascista. Remember, even though 'hombre' is masculine, the word 'fascista' never changes to an 'o'.
Pluralizing correctly
Mistake: “Los fascistos.”
Correction: Los fascistas. To make it plural, just add an 's' to the 'a', regardless of gender.
fascista
/fas-SEES-tah//fasˈθista/
Examples
Fue criticado por ser un fascista declarado.
He was criticized for being a declared fascist.
Muchos países lucharon contra el régimen fascista.
Many countries fought against the fascist regime.
No seas tan fascista, deja que cada uno dé su opinión.
Don't be so bossy/intolerant, let everyone give their opinion.
La propaganda fascista era muy común en esa época.
Fascist propaganda was very common in that era.
One ending for everyone
Unlike many Spanish adjectives that change from -o to -a, this word always ends in -a, whether you are describing a man, a woman, or a neutral thing.
Using '-ista' for beliefs
In Spanish, words for followers of a belief or political group often end in '-ista' (like 'socialista' or 'optimista'). These words don't change based on gender.
Articles show the gender
Since the word 'fascista' doesn't change, we use 'el' for a man and 'la' for a woman to know who we are talking about: 'el fascista' vs 'la fascista'.
The 'Fascisto' Error
Mistake: “El hombre fascisto.”
Correction: El hombre fascista. Remember, even though 'hombre' is masculine, the word 'fascista' never changes to an 'o'.
Pluralizing correctly
Mistake: “Los fascistos.”
Correction: Los fascistas. To make it plural, just add an 's' to the 'a', regardless of gender.
nazi
/NAH-see//ˈnasi/
Examples
Su enfoque nazi hacia la disciplina era insoportable.
His Nazi approach to discipline was unbearable.
La ideología nazi causó una destrucción incalculable en Europa.
The Nazi ideology caused incalculable destruction in Europe.
El régimen nazi controlaba todos los medios de comunicación.
The Nazi regime controlled all forms of media.
Adjective Agreement (Invariable)
As an adjective, 'nazi' always stays the same regardless of whether the thing it describes is masculine, feminine, singular, or plural (e.g., 'el régimen nazi,' 'la ideología nazi,' 'los crímenes nazis'). It is an adjective that does not change.
Don't confuse 'fascista' with 'nazi' figuratively
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