empresario
“empresario” means “businessman” in Spanish (a man who works in business management).
businessman, entrepreneur
Also: employer, promoter
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El empresario fundó su primera compañía a los veinte años.
B1The businessman founded his first company at age twenty.
Es un empresario muy respetado en el sector tecnológico.
B2He is a very respected businessman in the tech sector.
Muchos empresarios asistieron a la conferencia sobre economía.
B1Many business owners attended the conference on economics.
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What is the best translation for 'El empresario tiene tres tiendas'?
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Derived from 'empresa' (enterprise), which comes from the old Spanish word 'emprender', meaning to 'take in hand' or 'undertake'. This ultimately traces back to Latin roots.
First recorded: 16th Century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an 'empresario' and an 'emprendedor'?
An 'emprendedor' (entrepreneur) is someone who is currently starting a new, often innovative project. An 'empresario' is a more general term for anyone who owns or manages a business, whether it's a new startup or a 100-year-old factory.
Does 'empresario' only mean a high-level executive?
No, it can refer to anyone who owns a business, from a local shop owner to the CEO of a multi-national corporation.
Is 'empresario' used in English too?
Yes, English borrowed the word 'impresario' (usually spelled with an 'i'), but in English, it specifically refers to someone who organizes and finances concerts, plays, or operas.