How to Say "soviet" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “soviet” is “soviético” — B1 level.
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.
Muchos científicos soviéticos trabajaron en el programa espacial.
Many Soviet scientists worked on the space program.
La arquitectura soviética es conocida por sus edificios masivos de concreto.
Soviet architecture is known for its massive concrete buildings.
Matching the Noun
This word changes its ending to match what it describes: 'el líder soviético' (masculine) but 'la armada soviética' (feminine).
Lowercase Rule
Unlike English, words for nationalities or political identities like 'soviético' are written in lowercase in Spanish unless they start a sentence.
Soviético vs. Ruso
Mistake: “Using 'soviético' to describe modern-day Russia.”
Correction: Use 'soviético' only for things between 1922 and 1991. For modern things, use 'ruso' (Russian).
Other Meanings of “soviético”
“soviético” can also mean:
- A person from the Soviet Union(B1)
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