empresario

Del latín 'imperēsārius', que significa 'el que emprende'.

NOUN (1)
[/em.pɾeˈsa.ɾjo/es-ES]
entrepreneur formal / businessman formal / businessperson neutral / enterprise owner literal / concept sentence untranslatable (The term 'empresario' encompasses not just ownership but also the entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, which may not always be captured in one single word in English.)
Synonyms negociante formal , empresador less_common
Antonyms empleado

A person who owns or manages a business, especially one who shows initiative and is willing to take risks in order to make a profit. While often translated as entrepreneur, businessman, or businessperson, 'empresario' also frequently implies a degree of vision, leadership, and a proactive role in founding, developing, or significantly influencing a business or industry, rather than simply owning it.

plural
empresarios
  • El empresario local decidió invertir en energías renovables. — The local businessman decided to invest in renewable energies.
  • Para ser un buen empresario se requiere visión y capacidad de riesgo. — To be a good entrepreneur, vision and risk-taking ability are required.
  • Mi abuelo fue un empresario exitoso en la industria textil. — My grandfather was a successful businessperson in the textile industry.