B2 noun Neutral

Investment

/ɪnˈvestmənt/

The act of putting money, effort, or time into something to make a profit or get an advantage. In finance, it specifically refers to purchasing assets like stocks, real estate, or bonds.

Ejemplos

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1

Learning a new language is a great investment in your future.

Learning a new language is a great investment in your future.

2

The city attracted significant foreign investment following the tax reforms.

The city attracted significant foreign investment following the tax reforms.

3

I'm thinking about making a small investment in crypto, just for fun.

I'm thinking about making a small investment in crypto, just for fun.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
investment
Verb
invest
Adjetivo
invested
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Truco para recordar

You put money 'In' a 'Vest' (pocket) to keep it safe for later—Investment.

Quiz rápido

The tech startup is looking for an angel ______ to provide early funding.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: investor

Ejemplos

1

Learning a new language is a great investment in your future.

everyday

Learning a new language is a great investment in your future.

2

The city attracted significant foreign investment following the tax reforms.

formal

The city attracted significant foreign investment following the tax reforms.

3

I'm thinking about making a small investment in crypto, just for fun.

informal

I'm thinking about making a small investment in crypto, just for fun.

4

The paper analyzes the return on investment (ROI) for public health initiatives.

academic

The paper analyzes the return on investment (ROI) for public health initiatives.

5

We are seeking a $1 million investment to scale our manufacturing operations.

business

We are seeking a $1 million investment to scale our manufacturing operations.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
investment
Verb
invest
Adjetivo
invested

Colocaciones comunes

foreign investment foreign investment
return on investment return on investment (ROI)
capital investment capital investment
make an investment make an investment
investment portfolio investment portfolio

Frases Comunes

long-term investment

an investment held for many years

investment bank

a bank that helps companies raise capital

sound investment

a wise or safe investment

Se confunde a menudo con

Investment vs Endowment

An endowment is a donation to an institution; an investment is made to gain a personal profit.

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Notas de uso

Can be used figuratively (investing time/emotion) or literally (investing money).

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Errores comunes

Do not say 'invest money to'. Use 'invest money in'.

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Truco para recordar

You put money 'In' a 'Vest' (pocket) to keep it safe for later—Investment.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Italian 'investire', originally meaning 'to clothe' or 'to surround'.

Patrones gramaticales

investment in [something] to make an investment
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Contexto cultural

In capitalist societies, individual investment in the stock market is a primary way people save for retirement.

Quiz rápido

The tech startup is looking for an angel ______ to provide early funding.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: investor

Más palabras de business

implement

B2

To implement means to start using a plan, system, or law to make it happen or put it into action. It involves the practical step of carrying out a strategy or policy that has been officially agreed upon.

innovation

B2

Innovation refers to the process of creating or implementing a new idea, method, or product that significantly improves an existing situation. It is commonly used in business and technology to describe breakthroughs that lead to growth or efficiency.

Revenue

B2

The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations. It is often referred to as the 'top line' as it sits at the top of the income statement before any expenses are deducted.

Stakeholder

B2

A person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in an organization. Stakeholders can affect or be affected by the organization's actions, objectives, and policies.

Asset

B2

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. In finance, it specifically refers to a resource with economic value that an individual or corporation owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide a future benefit.

Liability

B2

The state of being legally responsible for something. In a financial context, it refers to a company's financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.

Merger

B2

A legal consolidation of two entities into one, often to create a larger, more competitive company. Unlike an acquisition, it is usually presented as a friendly agreement between equals.

Acquisition

B2

The act of one company purchasing most or all of another company's shares to gain control of it. It can also refer to the act of gaining a new skill, habit, or item.

Dividend

B2

A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves. It is a way for a company to share its financial success with those who invest in it.

Expenditure

B2

The action of spending funds, or the total amount of money spent by a person, company, or government. It is a more formal term than 'spending'.

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