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How to Say "stakeholders" in Spanish

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interesados

een-teh-reh-SAH-dohs/inteɾeˈsaðos/

NounB2General/Business
Use 'interesados' when referring to parties who have a vested interest in a specific business deal, project, or event, often in a financial or commercial context.
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Examples

Todos los interesados en la nueva política de la empresa se reunieron para discutirla.

All those interested in the company's new policy met to discuss it.

La lista de interesados en la subasta es muy larga.

The list of interested parties in the auction is very long.

Debemos notificar a todos los interesados sobre el cambio de horario.

We must notify all those concerned about the schedule change.

Adjective to Noun

In Spanish, you can often turn an adjective into a noun by adding an article (like 'los' or 'un'). Here, 'los interesados' means 'the interested ones' (people).

actores

/ak-TOR-es//akˈtoɾes/

NounB2General/Formal
Choose 'actores' when discussing the main parties or players involved in a broader system, such as politics, economics, or social issues, emphasizing their active role.
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Examples

Los actores sociales exigen una mayor participación en las decisiones gubernamentales.

The social actors demand greater participation in governmental decisions.

Los actores políticos deben llegar a un acuerdo.

The political players (or parties) must reach an agreement.

El gobierno consultó a los actores sociales antes de tomar la decisión.

The government consulted the social stakeholders before making the decision.

Figurative Use

In this context, 'actores' means the people or organizations that do things or drive change, much like an actor drives the plot of a story.

Choosing Between 'Interesados' and 'Actores'

Learners often confuse 'interesados' and 'actores' by using them interchangeably. Remember that 'interesados' typically refers to individuals or groups with a direct stake or benefit in a specific outcome, while 'actores' implies a more active, influential role within a larger system.

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