How to Say "shareholders" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “shareholders” is “socios” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los tres socios firmaron el contrato para abrir la nueva cafetería.
The three partners signed the contract to open the new coffee shop.
Nuestra empresa busca nuevos socios inversores en el extranjero.
Our company is looking for new investing partners abroad.
Ellos son los socios fundadores de la organización.
They are the founding partners of the organization.
Plural Gender Rule
Even if the group includes many women, the masculine plural form 'socios' is used to refer to a mixed group of partners.
Confusing 'Socio' and 'Amigo'
Mistake: “Using 'socio' to mean 'just a close friend.'”
Correction: Use 'amigo' for a friend. 'Socio' implies a formal, often legal or financial, connection.
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