millonario
/mee-yoh-NAH-ryoh/
millionaire
A millionaire is someone who possesses a vast amount of wealth and currency.
millonario(noun)
millionaire
?a person who has at least one million units of currency
wealthy person
?often used generally for someone very rich
📝 In Action
El millonario compró una casa enorme frente al mar.
A2The millionaire bought a huge house facing the sea.
No soy millonario, pero vivo cómodamente.
B1I'm not a millionaire, but I live comfortably.
💡 Grammar Points
Changing Gender
When talking about a man, use 'el millonario'. If you are talking about a woman, change the 'o' to 'a' to get 'la millonaria'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'de' after the word
Mistake: "Un millonario de dólares."
Correction: A millionaire in English doesn't need 'of' in Spanish if you are just identifying the person. Use 'un millonario' or 'un hombre muy rico'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Hyperbole
Spanish speakers often use this word jokingly when they get a small amount of extra money or buy something slightly expensive.
A million-dollar object, like a luxury home, is worth a very large sum of money.
millonario(adjective)
million-dollar
?describing an object, contract, or deal worth millions
extremely wealthy
?describing a family or group
📝 In Action
El futbolista firmó un contrato millonario con el equipo.
B1The soccer player signed a million-dollar contract with the team.
Esa empresa tuvo pérdidas millonarias este año.
B2That company had million-dollar losses this year.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Things
When this word describes a thing (like a contract), it must match that thing. If the thing is feminine, like 'una deuda' (a debt), say 'deuda millonaria'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Beyond just one million
Even though it comes from the word for 'million', it is often used to describe any massive amount of money, even if it's hundreds of millions.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: millonario
Question 1 of 2
How would you describe a 'million-dollar deal' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'millonario' only for people with exactly one million?
No, it is used for anyone who has a million or more, and often just generally describes someone who is very, very rich.
Does it have a plural form?
Yes! Just add an 's': 'los millonarios' or 'las millonarias'.