interesada
informal
The usual words are interesada, for a woman who is with someone for money, and the neutral cazafortunas. Aprovechada is also used for someone who takes advantage.
Meaning: someone who dates for money (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| interesada | informal |
| Cazafortunas | neutral |
| Aprovechada | informal |
All of these are critical. Use them about a third person, not to someone face to face.
Which one should you use?
Aprovechada is broader and can describe someone who takes advantage in any situation, not only for money.
How does it change in a sentence?
Interesada changes for a man: interesado. Cazafortunas does not change and works for both.
Did you know?
- The word cazafortunas joins cazar, to hunt, and fortunas, fortunes.
Examples in context
- Dicen que ella es una interesada.They say she is a gold digger.
- Es un cazafortunas y solo quiere su dinero.He is a gold digger and only wants his money.
- No seas aprovechada.Do not take advantage.
Example conversation
Teresa and her sister gossip about a neighbor.
- TeresaSe casó con un hombre mucho mayor.She married a much older man.
- HermanaDicen que es una interesada.They say she is a gold digger.
- TeresaNo juzguemos sin saber.Let us not judge without knowing.
