capitalist

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BrE /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/ AmE /ˈkæpɪtlɪst/

noun / adjective en → es

1 PERSON [noun] B1

a person who believes that the economy should be based on private ownership of property and businesses, rather than government control

capitalista (persona)

Collocations a capitalist society · capitalist values

  • He is a committed socialist, while his brother is a convinced capitalist.

    Él es un socialista comprometido, mientras que su hermano es un capitalista convencido.

2 IDEOLOGY [noun] B1

the economic and political system based on private ownership of property and businesses, rather than government control

capitalismo

Collocations capitalist economy · capitalist society

  • The country has a mixed capitalist-communist system.

    El país tiene un sistema mixto capitalista-comunista.

3 ECONOMIC [adjective] B2

relating to the economic and political system based on private ownership of property and businesses, rather than government control

capitalista (económico)

Collocations capitalist economy · capitalist society

  • The capitalist system encourages competition and innovation.

    El sistema capitalista fomenta la competencia e innovación.

4 PERSON [noun] B2

a person who believes in the importance of making money through business activities and investments, rather than relying on government support or charity

capitalista (persona)

Collocations a capitalist mentality · capitalist ambitions

  • She is a successful capitalist who has built her own business empire.

    Ella es una exitosa capitalista que ha construido su propio imperio empresarial.

5 IDEOLOGY [noun] C1

the belief that the economy should be based on private ownership of property and businesses, rather than government control

capitalismo (creencia)

Collocations belief in capitalism · principles of capitalism

  • His belief in capitalism is based on the idea that it promotes individual freedom and prosperity.

    Su creencia en el capitalismo se basa en la idea de que promueve la libertad individual y la prosperidad.

6 ECONOMIC [adjective] C1

relating to the belief that the economy should be based on private ownership of property and businesses, rather than government control

capitalista (creencia)

Collocations capitalist beliefs · capitalist principles

  • The capitalist approach to economic development emphasizes the role of private enterprise.

    El enfoque capitalista para el desarrollo económico enfatiza el papel de la empresa privada.

7 PERSON [noun] C1

a person who invests money in businesses or property to make a profit, rather than relying on government support or charity

capitalista (persona)

Collocations a capitalist investor · capitalist entrepreneur

  • He is a capitalist who invests in startups and real estate.

    Él es un capitalista que invierte en startups y bienes raíces.

8 IDEOLOGY [noun] C1

the belief that the economy should be based on private ownership of property and businesses, rather than government control, emphasizing individual freedom and competition

capitalismo (creencia)

Collocations belief in free market capitalism · principles of laissez-faire capitalism

  • Her belief in capitalism is rooted in the idea that it fosters innovation and economic growth.

    Su creencia en el capitalismo está fundamentada en la idea de que fomenta la innovación y el crecimiento económico.