What does "arribista" mean in English?

Learn the English meaning of "arribista" with examples and practice

Spanish

arribista

English

social climber

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "arribista"

opportunist
upstart
self-seeker
careerist

Examples of how to use "arribista" in Spanish

Spanish
Es un arribista sin escrúpulos.
English
He is a ruthless opportunist.
Spanish
Ella es una arribista en el trabajo
English
She is an ambitious climber at work.
Spanish
No quiero ser una arribista como él
English
I don't want to be an ambitious climber like him.
Spanish
Su ambición la hace parecer arribista
English
Her ambition makes her seem like an opportunist.
Spanish
Evita relacionarse con un arribista egoísta
English
Avoid associating with a selfish climber.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "arribista" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to English
Es un arribista sin escrúpulos.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What does "arribista" mean in English? | Habladoo