Investment
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5Learning a new language is a great investment in your future.
Learning a new language is a great investment in your future.
The city attracted significant foreign investment following the tax reforms.
The city attracted significant foreign investment following the tax reforms.
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.
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Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: investor
Exemplos
Learning a new language is a great investment in your future.
everydayLearning a new language is a great investment in your future.
The city attracted significant foreign investment following the tax reforms.
formalThe city attracted significant foreign investment following the tax reforms.
I'm thinking about making a small investment in crypto, just for fun.
informalI'm thinking about making a small investment in crypto, just for fun.
The paper analyzes the return on investment (ROI) for public health initiatives.
academicThe paper analyzes the return on investment (ROI) for public health initiatives.
We are seeking a $1 million investment to scale our manufacturing operations.
businessWe are seeking a $1 million investment to scale our manufacturing operations.
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Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
An endowment is a donation to an institution; an investment is made to gain a personal profit.
Notas de uso
Can be used figuratively (investing time/emotion) or literally (investing money).
Erros comuns
Do not say 'invest money to'. Use 'invest money in'.
Dica de memorização
You put money 'In' a 'Vest' (pocket) to keep it safe for later—Investment.
Origem da palavra
From the Italian 'investire', originally meaning 'to clothe' or 'to surround'.
Padrões gramaticais
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: investor
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