How to Say "middle-class person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “middle-class person” is “burgués” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
social standing
Examples
El joven burgués decidió invertir su herencia en una nueva fábrica.
The young middle-class man decided to invest his inheritance in a new factory.
Muchos burgueses apoyaron el cambio de leyes en el siglo XIX.
Many middle-class people supported the change in laws in the 19th century.
Se comporta como un pequeño burgués preocupado solo por su estatus.
He behaves like a petty bourgeois concerned only with his status.
Referring to Women
To talk about a middle-class woman, use 'la burguesa'.
Confusing with 'Rico'
Mistake: “El hombre es burgués porque tiene un billón de dólares.”
Correction: El hombre es muy rico.
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