🇬🇧🇪🇸 capitalism - capitalismo : English Lesson

Meaning of "capitalism" ("capitalismo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals and companies control businesses, land, and products instead of the government. People can earn money by selling things or offering services, and prices are set by what people are willing to pay.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I bought a toy for $5 and sold it to my little brother for $10. I call it capitalism. He calls it unfair.

I told my cat he had to start paying rent. He ignored me. Guess capitalism doesn’t work for cats.

My sister charges me to use her markers. She says it’s capitalism, I say it’s robbery.

The vending machine took my money but gave me nothing in return—capitalism at its finest!

I tried selling my homework answers, but my teacher said, “That’s not capitalism, that’s cheating.”

At dawn the baker opened a small shop and sold fresh bread. Under capitalism he owned his oven, fixed his prices, and smiled as customers paid: capitalism made him brave to try a new cake; capitalism let his neighbor open a small book stall; capitalism brought a rival, and capitalism left both whole, and the town cheered.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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