Spanish word

inversión

Pronunciation

IPA/imbeɾˈsjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nouninvestment

Example

Quiero hacer una inversión para mi futuro.

I want to make an investment for my future.

Illustration for inversión (investment)

More examples

Una inversión a largo plazo puede dar mayores rendimientos.

A long-term investment can yield higher returns.

Core concept

Money, time, or effort placed to generate future benefit.

Common phrases

  • hacer una inversión

    make an investment

  • inversión a largo plazo

    long-term investment

Similar words

ahorro: Money set aside gradually for future needs or emergencies.
capital: Money used as startup or expansion funds to launch or grow a business.
gasto: Money spent on goods or services for daily life or business operations.
fondo: A pool of money collected for investment or a specific purpose.

Definition in Spanish

Uso de capital, tiempo o esfuerzo con el propósito de generar ganancias o mejorar una situación futura.

Word origin

Derived from the verb invertir and ultimately from Latin inversio (in- + vertere), originally 'a turning in' and later used metaphorically for committing resources toward future benefit.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers commonly treat inversión as an active allocation rather than mere saving, so phrases like hacer una inversión or invertir en X indicate intentional investment rather than ahorro.

Other meanings

  • reversalnoun
  • inversionnoun

Opposites

  • gastoexpensenoun
  • desinversióndivestmentnoun

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