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    Burgués (en. Bourgeois)

    /buɾˈɣwes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Member of the bourgeoisie.
    The bourgeois of the city led a luxurious lifestyle.
    El burgués de la ciudad llevaba un estilo de vida lujoso.
    Person who cares more about material things than social matters.
    His bourgeois attitude prevented him from seeing the injustices of the world.
    Su actitud burguesa le impidió ver las injusticias del mundo.
    Well-off middle class in economic contexts.
    The crisis affected many bourgeois who had risky investments.
    La crisis afectó a muchos burgueses que tenían inversiones riesgosas.

    Etymology

    From French 'bourgeois', meaning 'citizen', 'inhabitant of a burgh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bourgeoisie
    Social class characterized by property and business ownership.
    burguesía
    bourgeois culture
    Set of values and behaviors associated with the bourgeoisie.
    cultura burguesa
    bourgeois lifestyle
    Way of living focused on consumerism and material comfort.
    estilo de vida burgues

    Related Words

    bourgeoisie
    Social class distinguished by having capital and properties.
    burguesía
    proletariat
    Working class that does not own means of production.
    proletariado
    capitalism
    Economic system where private businesses predominate.
    capitalismo

    Slang Meanings

    Superficial person who only cares about appearances.
    That girl is very bourgeois, she is only interested in what she is wearing.
    Esa chica es muy burguesa, solo le interesa lo que lleva puesto.
    Individual who shows an elitist attitude.
    I don't like her bourgeois attitude, she thinks she is superior to others.
    No me gusta su actitud burguesa, se cree superior a los demás.