Magnate (en. Tycoon)

/maɡˈna.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual of great wealth and power in an industrial or economic sector.
The technology mogul has invested in several startups.
El magnate de la tecnología ha invertido en varias startups.
A person who exerts significant influence in their field of action.
Fashion magnates dominate trends globally.
Los magnates de la moda dominan las tendencias a nivel mundial.
Director or owner of a large company.
She met with the telecommunications magnate to discuss the merger.
Ella se reunió con el magnate de las telecomunicaciones para discutir la fusión.

Etymology

From the Latin 'magnas', meaning 'great', with the connotation of power and wealth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

media mogul
A person who has great control or influence in the media.
magnate de los medios
construction magnate
An individual with great power in the construction industry.
magnate de la construcción
financial magnate
A person who manages or possesses vast wealth in the financial sector.
magnate financiero

Related Words

powerful
One who has power or dominance in a specific area.
poderoso
influencer
A person who has the ability to influence the decisions of others.
influencer
tycoon
An English term that describes a magnate, especially in a business context.
tycoon

Slang Meanings

Powerful businessman.
That guy is a magnate, he always has the final word in his investments.
Ese tipo es un magnate, siempre tiene la última palabra en sus inversiones.
A rich and influential person.
He's a mogul, everyone wants to be in his circle.
Es un magnate, todos quieren estar en su círculo.