autonómico

autonomous (community)

adjective ow-toh-NOH-mee-koh Less Common

Usage Note

Autonómico is specific to Spain's political system: it refers to the comunidades autónomas (autonomous communities such as Catalonia, Andalusia, and the Basque Country). You will see it in phrases like gobierno autonómico (regional government) or elecciones autonómicas (regional elections). It is rarely used outside a Spanish political context and should not be confused with autónomo (self-employed or autonomous in a general sense).

Examples

"Las elecciones autonómicas se celebran cada cuatro años."

Natural Translation

The regional elections are held every four years.

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