capitalize
BrE /ˈkæp.səl.aɪz/ AmE /ˈkæp.sə.laɪz/
verb en → es
past capitalized pp capitalized ing capitalizing
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
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Always capitalize proper nouns.
Siempre escribe en mayúsculas los nombres propios.
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
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They capitalized on the company's success.
Ella aprovechó el éxito de la empresa.
to use an opportunity or advantage to your own benefit
aprovecharse, sacar provecho
- capitalize on a situation
Collocations capitalize on an opportunity
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The company capitalized on the market's weakness.
La empresa aprovechó la debilidad del mercado.