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    Capitalista (en. Capitalist)

    /kapitaˈlista/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who possesses capital or economic resources.
    The capitalist invests in new companies to make profits.
    El capitalista invierte en nuevas empresas para obtener ganancias.
    A defender of the economic system based on private property and free competition.
    Capitalists believe that the market should regulate itself.
    Los capitalistas creen que el mercado debe regularse solo.
    A person involved in business activities that seeks to maximize their profits.
    The capitalist risks his money in projects to generate wealth.
    El capitalista arriesga su dinero en proyectos para generar riqueza.

    Etymology

    From the French 'capitaliste', which comes from 'capital' and the suffix '-iste'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    staunch capitalist
    A person who defends capitalism without limits.
    capitalista a ultranza
    venture capitalist
    An investor who takes significant risks to obtain high rewards.
    capitalista de riesgo
    critique of the capitalist
    A reproach towards the actions of someone who seeks only profit in their activities.
    crítica al capitalista

    Related Words

    capital
    Economic resources or goods that are used for production.
    capital
    capitalism
    An economic system based on private property and free competition.
    capitalismo
    investment
    The action of allocating money to a project with the expectation of obtaining profits.
    inversión

    Slang Meanings

    Capi
    The capi always looks for new investment opportunities.
    El capi siempre busca nuevas oportunidades de inversión.
    Duck
    That duck only thinks about his own benefits.
    Ese pato solo piensa en sus propios beneficios.