Kapitalista

Kapitalista is a term used in several languages to denote a person who owns capital and uses it to generate wealth within a capitalist system. The word can refer to individuals or to a social group identified by ownership of the means of production or significant financial assets. In some languages the spelling resembles kapitalista, while in others the form capitalista or kapitalista is common. The concept is closely linked to the broader idea of capitalism, and it is often used in discussions of economic classes and financial power.

In economic and political theory, a kapitalista typically refers to someone who controls capital—financial resources, factories, land, or other productive assets—and who makes decisions about investment, production, and employment. Profits are viewed as returns on capital, and capital accumulation is a central dynamic of capitalist economies. In Marxist analysis, the kapitalista (often paired with the term bourgeoisie) is contrasted with workers who sell their labor for wages; the relationship between these groups is described as a defining feature of class structure within capitalism.

Usage and connotations vary by context. The term can function as a neutral descriptive label for economic actors who own capital, or it can carry positive or negative connotations depending on political or ideological stance. In contemporary discourse, it is frequently encountered in discussions of wealth inequality, corporate power, and economic policy, where the interests and influence of kapitalistas are weighed against those of workers and the broader public.