English–Spanish
“democracy” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/demoˈkɾaθja/
Example
En una democracia, los ciudadanos eligen a sus representantes.
In a democracy, citizens elect their representatives.
How to say “democracy” in Spanish
“Democracy” in Spanish is democracia.
Citizens casting ballots at polling stations.
Example sentences with democracia
La democracia depende de la participación ciudadana.
Democracy depends on citizen participation.
Tips for using democracia
- Discussions using democracia commonly require specifying the type (for example representativa or directa) or naming the country to prevent ambiguity.