kapitalista
kapitalísta with stress marks
capitalist
Usage Note
Kapitalista is a Spanish loanword referring to a person who owns capital or advocates for capitalism. In Philippine political and social discourse, the term can be used neutrally to describe a business owner or with critical overtones in labor advocacy contexts.
Examples
" Mayaman ang kapitalista. "
Natural Translation
The capitalist is rich.
Literal Translation
Rich the capitalist.
" Ang mga kapitalista ay nagtatayo ng mga pabrika sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
Capitalists are building factories in the province.
Literal Translation
The capitalists are building factories in-the province.
" Ayon sa mga manggagawa, dapat magbigay ng makatarungang sahod ang mga kapitalista na nakikinabang sa kanilang trabaho. "
Natural Translation
According to the workers, the capitalists who profit from their labor should give fair wages.
Literal Translation
According to-the workers, should give of just wage the capitalists that benefiting from their work.
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