parasita

/pa.ra.si.ta/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who lives on the income of another, often without making a significant contribution to the income.

“The celebrity’s parasita lifestyle was exposed in the press.”

2. feminine adjective

Belonging to or resembling a parasite.

“Las plantas parasita necesitan un huésped para crecer.”

Synonyms

  • leech
  • sponge

Antonyms

  • independent
  • self-sufficient