How to Say "opportunist" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “opportunist” is “buitre” — B2 level.
Examples
No seas un buitre y deja algo de comida para los demás.
Don't be a vulture; leave some food for the others.
Esos inversores son unos buitres que buscan empresas en crisis.
Those investors are vultures looking for companies in crisis.
Su exmarido se portó como un buitre con la herencia.
Her ex-husband acted like a vulture regarding the inheritance.
Describing People
When using 'buitre' to describe a person, it's almost always negative. It suggests the person is waiting for someone to fail so they can take something.
Literal translation
Mistake: “Él es muy oportunista, es un pájaro.”
Correction: Él es un buitre. While 'pájaro' just means bird, 'buitre' specifically captures the predatory 'opportunist' vibe.
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