How to Say "ruling class" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ruling class” is “casta” — C1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounC1informal
politicians viewed as corrupt or out of touch
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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