Spanish Conversation · Level 154
30 words
Spanish word
acaparar
Pronunciation
IPA/akapaˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmonopolize
Example
Esa empresa acapara la mayor parte del mercado local.
That company monopolizes the majority of the local market.
More examples
La estrella acapara la atención del público en cada concierto.
The star hogs the audience's attention at every concert.
Core concept
Person hoarding many goods.
Common phrases
acaparar el mercado
monopolize the market
acaparar la atención
hog attention
acaparar recursos
monopolize resources
Similar words
monopolizar: Control a market or resource exclusively as one company, shutting out competitors.
copar: Occupy most of a space, role, or event so others have little room to participate.
acumular: Collect and store goods or wealth gradually over time.
retener: Keep goods or information in hand and not release them.
Definition in Spanish
Acumular o reservar bienes, recursos o atención para quedarse con ellos, sin compartirlos con otros.
Word origin
From Latin capere 'to take' with Spanish a- plus the verb-forming -ar, originally 'to take and hold' and later 'to gather or hoard for oneself'.
Usage tips
- Often carries a critical tone and is commonly used in phrases like acaparar el mercado or acaparar la atención to accuse someone of hoarding or buying up resources.