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Spanish word
soviético
Pronunciation
IPA/soˈβjetiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveSoviet
Example
Me interesa la historia soviética.
I am interested in Soviet history.
More examples
Durante el viaje vi monumentos del antiguo estado soviético.
During the trip I saw monuments of the former Soviet state.
Core concept
Characteristics of the USSR as a political system and cultural era.
Common phrases
estado soviético
Soviet state
sistema soviético
Soviet political system
Similar words
ruso: Relating to Russia, its people, or things originating in that country.
comunista: Relating to the ideology, politics, or organizations that support communism.
Definition in Spanish
Describe algo relacionado con el estado, la cultura o la época de la Unión Soviética.
Word origin
Derived from Russian sovet 'council', the international word Soviet entered Spanish and took the adjectival ending -ico to form soviético.
Usage tips
- The word denotes relation to the Soviet state or era and does not simply equal 'communist' in general.
Other meanings
- Soviet citizennoun
Opposites
- capitalistacapitalistadjective