capitalismo
“capitalismo” means “capitalism” in Spanish (economic and political system).
capitalism
Also: free market system
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El capitalismo se basa en la propiedad privada.
A2Capitalism is based on private property.
Muchos países han adoptado el capitalismo como modelo económico.
B1Many countries have adopted capitalism as an economic model.
El debate sobre el capitalismo global es muy intenso hoy en día.
C1The debate about global capitalism is very intense nowadays.
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¿Cuál es el género de la palabra 'capitalismo'?
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Comes from the word 'capital', which traces back to the Latin 'caput' meaning 'head'. In ancient times, wealth was often measured by the number of 'heads' of cattle a person owned.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'capitalismo' always have a negative meaning?
No, it is a neutral term for an economic system, though its connotation depends entirely on the speaker's political views.
Is 'capitalismo' ever used in the plural?
Rarely. You might see 'capitalismos' when academics compare different types of the system (like 'capitalismos nacionales'), but it is usually singular.
Is it the same word in all Spanish-speaking countries?
Yes, the word and its meaning are standard across the entire Spanish-speaking world.