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“materialist” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/mateɾjaˈlista/

Example

Mi hermano es materialista.

My brother is a materialist.

Illustration for materialista (materialist)

How to say “materialist” in Spanish

“Materialist” in Spanish is materialista.

Person who prioritizes money and possessions over spiritual or intellectual values.

Full entry for materialista: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with materialista

En la reunión había varios materialistas que comentaban sus compras.

At the meeting there were several materialists discussing their purchases.

Tips for using materialista

  • For consumer tastes, Spanish often prefers 'tener gustos consumistas' or 'ser consumista' because 'ser materialista' can sound like a stronger, philosophical accusation.

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