Spanish Conversation · Level 18
90 words
Spanish word
calculador
Pronunciation
IPA/kalkulaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- adjectivecalculating
Example
Ella es calculadora en los negocios.
She is calculating in business.
More examples
Su comportamiento calculador dañó la confianza.
Her calculating behavior damaged trust.
Core concept
Person weighing two piles labeled Advantage and Disadvantage on a scale.
Common phrases
ser calculador
be calculating
comportamiento calculador
calculating behavior
hombre calculador
calculating man
Similar words
oportunista: Grabs favorable moments or trends as they appear to secure benefit.
interesado: Forms relationships or offers help mainly when a reward is expected.
manipulador: Orchestrates others' decisions or feelings to serve personal aims.
egoísta: Acts chiefly for personal benefit, disregarding others' welfare.
Definition in Spanish
Que calcula las ventajas y desventajas de una situación para sacar provecho personal.
Word origin
From Spanish calcular 'to calculate' plus the agentive suffix -ador, forming an adjective meaning someone who weighs gains and losses to benefit personally.
Usage tips
- Often carries a negative connotation of manipulation or self-interest, though in business contexts it can be used neutrally to describe strategic calculation.
Other meanings
- schemingadjective
Opposites
- desinteresadoselflessadjective
- espontáneospontaneousadjective