Spanish Conversation · Level 90
60 words
Spanish word
materialista
Pronunciation
IPA/mateɾjaˈlista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)materialist
Example
Mi hermano es materialista.
My brother is a materialist.
More examples
En la reunión había varios materialistas que comentaban sus compras.
At the meeting there were several materialists discussing their purchases.
Core concept
Person who prioritizes money and possessions over spiritual or intellectual values.
Common phrases
un materialista
a materialist
los materialistas
the materialists
grupo de materialistas
group of materialists
Similar words
consumista: Makes buying new products and frequent consumption a main priority.
egoísta: Puts personal benefit and comfort above other people's needs.
avaricioso: Has a strong desire to accumulate money and possessions.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que antepone el interés por lo material o económico frente a lo espiritual o intelectual.
Word origin
From Latin materia 'matter' via Spanish material plus the suffix -ista, which forms nouns for people or adherents.
Usage tips
- For consumer tastes, Spanish often prefers 'tener gustos consumistas' or 'ser consumista' because 'ser materialista' can sound like a stronger, philosophical accusation.
Other meanings
- materialisticadjective
Opposites
- idealistaidealistnoun
- ascetaasceticnoun
Related words
- materialismomaterialismnoun
- materialmaterialadjective