arrampicatrice sociale
The English phrase 'gold digger' can be translated into Italian as arrampicatrice sociale.
The term refers to a person who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain money or material goods, power.
Meaning: person who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain money or material goods, power (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 'gold digger' in English often implies a focus on money, arrampicatrice sociale focuses more broadly on climbing the social hierarchy or status.
Did you know?
- The noun arrampicatrice is also the word used for a 'rock climber'.
- Because it uses the feminine noun arrampicatrice, the phrase is gendered and implies the person climbing is a woman.
- Italian has no single word that perfectly captures the specific 'gold' aspect of 'gold digger' without simply describing someone who 'seeks money' (cerca soldi).
Examples in context
- Questa persona sembra essere solo un cercatore di fortuna.This person seems to be just a gold digger.
- È chiaro che l'approfittatrice sta cercando solo di sfruttare la sua ricchezza.It's clear that the gold digger is only trying to exploit his wealth.
- Quella ragazza è una cacciatrice di ricchi, cerca solo uomini con soldi.That girl is a gold digger, she only looks for men with money.
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing a mutual acquaintance's new wealthy partner.
- GiuliaHai visto con chi sta uscendo Marta?Have you seen who Marta is dating?
- MatteoSì, lui è incredibilmente ricco.Yes, he is incredibly rich.
- GiuliaSecondo me, Marta è un'arrampicatrice sociale.In my opinion, Marta is a gold digger.
- MatteoForse, ma potrebbero esserci dei veri sentimenti.Maybe, but there might be real feelings.
