Spanish Conversation · Level 111
59 words
Spanish word
economista
Pronunciation
IPA/ekonoˈmista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)economist
Example
Ella es economista.
She is an economist.
More examples
Trabajo como economista en un banco.
I work as an economist at a bank.
Core concept
Professional who studies how goods and money are produced, distributed, and consumed.
Common phrases
ser economista
be an economist
Similar words
analista: Interprets economic data and statistics to identify trends and patterns.
consultor: Advises organizations on economic strategy and business decisions.
asesor: Provides tailored advice and practical solutions in a specific professional area.
financiero: Manages investments and financial products, overseeing fund and capital operations.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que estudia o investiga la economía y que analiza la producción, la distribución y el consumo de bienes y dinero.
Word origin
The word comes from Greek oikos 'house' and nomos 'management', passed through Latin and Old French into Spanish and gained the agent suffix -ista to denote a specialist.
Usage tips
- The occupational noun does not change form for gender; a woman is la economista and a man is el economista, and gender is shown by the article or an adjective.