Magnates (en. Magnates)

/maɡˈnates/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People with great wealth and power in the business field.
The oil magnates dominated the country's economy.
Los magnates del petróleo dominaron la economía del país.
Individuals who control major industries or companies.
The tech magnates are redefining the future of work.
Los magnates tecnológicos están redefiniendo el futuro del trabajo.
Influential figures in politics due to their wealth.
The magnates often fund electoral campaigns.
Los magnates suelen financiar campañas electorales.

Etymology

From Latin 'magnas', meaning 'great', used to refer to people of high social standing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

media magnate
A person who holds significant power in the media industry.
magnate de los medios
financial magnate
Someone who has influence and power in the economic and financial realm.
magnate financiero
real estate magnate
Owner of large tracts of property or a significant developer in the real estate market.
magnate inmobiliario

Related Words

entrepreneur
A person who organizes and manages a business, taking risks to obtain profits.
empresario
power
The ability or authority to do something or influence others.
poder
influence
The ability to affect the behavior of others or the course of events.
influencia

Slang Meanings

Wealthy people who have control over important decisions.
That guy is a magnate; he is always at the meetings that decide our future.
Ese tipo es un magnate; siempre está en las reuniones que deciden nuestro futuro.
Executive or senior manager with significant influence in their sector.
The technology magnate was invited to give a talk at the university.
El magnate de la tecnología fue invitado a dar una charla en la universidad.