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magnata

[mag-NAH-ta]
nounmasculine/femininepl: magnatas
magnate; tycoon; powerful businessman/businesswoman
1. A person of great wealth and influence, especially in business or industry
The oil magnate donated millions to charity.
O magnata do petróleo doou milhões para caridade.
2. A powerful noble or aristocrat (historical usage)
The Hungarian magnatas held significant political power.
Os magnatas húngaros tinham poder político significativo.
NYC Slang
big shot; mogul; power broker
Synonyms
empresáriotycoongrande industrialcapitalistapotentado
Antonyms
pobremendigo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
magnata
Standard usage for wealthy business leaders
São Paulo
magnata
Common in business and financial contexts
Portugal
magnata
Used similarly, though 'grande industrial' or 'empresário' may be more frequent

Related Idioms & Phrases

magnata da indústria
magnata dos negócios
magnata da mídia
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