capitalize

BrE /ˈkæp.səl.aɪz/ AmE /ˈkæp.sə.laɪz/

verb en → es

past capitalized pp capitalized ing capitalizing

1 SPELLING [transitive, T + obj] B1

to write a letter with an upper case (capital) letter at the beginning

escribir en mayúscula, poner en mayúsculas

  • capitalize a word

Collocations capitalize the first letter of each sentence

  • Always capitalize proper nouns.

    Siempre escribe en mayúsculas los nombres propios.

2 FINANCE [transitive, T + obj] B2

to use money to make more money, usually by investing it in a business or property

invertir, capitalizar

  • capitalize on an opportunity

Collocations capitalize on a financial opportunity

  • They capitalized on the company's success.

    Ella aprovechó el éxito de la empresa.

3 ADVANTAGE [transitive, T + obj] B2

to use an opportunity or advantage to your own benefit

aprovecharse, sacar provecho

  • capitalize on a situation

Collocations capitalize on an opportunity

  • The company capitalized on the market's weakness.

    La empresa aprovechó la debilidad del mercado.