carpetbag

• Término histórico que designa a un norteamericano que se mudó al Sur tras la Guerra de Secesión estadounidense, a menudo percibido como alguien que explota la región para beneficio personal. Como adjetivo describe algo oportunista o carente de escrúpulos.

A historical term referring to a Northerner who moved to the South after the American Civil War, often perceived as exploiting the region for personal gain. As an adjective, it describes something opportunistic or unscrupulous.

1. Relating to a carpetbaggerC1formalamerican

   Following the practices or characteristic of a carpetbagger, especially in a political or business context.

   aventurero político

   • The carpetbag politician was criticized for his opportunistic behavior.
   • His carpetbag business practices were seen as exploitative by the locals.
   • The carpetbag candidate moved to the district just before the election.

   Sinónimosexploitativeopportunisticpredatoryself-servingunscrupulous

2. Opportunistic newcomerC1formalamerican

   Presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality, often with little regard for local customs or interests.

   advenedizo

   • The carpetbag entrepreneur tried to take over the local market.
   • She was labeled a carpetbag lawyer after moving to the small town.
   • His carpetbag approach to the community was met with suspicion.

   Sinónimosadventurerarrivisteexploiterinterloperopportunisticoutsiderparvenuupstart

• Bolso de viaje hecho tradicionalmente de tela de alfombra o tapicería, usado principalmente en el siglo XIX, a menudo asociado con los norteños que iban al sur de EE. UU. tras la Guerra Civil para explotar políticamente la situación; también se usa metafóricamente para referirse a un oportunista político foráneo.

A traveling bag made of carpet fabric, widely used in the 19th century.

1. Traveling bagC1formal

   A type of bag, typically made from carpet material, that was commonly used for travel in the 19th century.

   Bolsa de viaje de alfombra

   • He packed his belongings into a worn carpetbag before the journey.
   • The antique shop sold a 19th-century carpetbag made of wool.
   • She carried a carpetbag filled with books and clothes.