investment

• Sustantivo que se refiere a la acción de destinar dinero, esfuerzo o recursos a un proyecto, negocio o actividad con la expectativa de obtener una ganancia o beneficio futuro.

A noun referring to the act of putting money, effort, or resources into something with the expectation of achieving a profit or benefit in the future.

1. Financial investmentB1formalbusiness

   The act of putting money into something (like stocks, property, or a business) with the expectation of making a profit.

   Inversión financiera

   • He made a wise investment in real estate.
   • The company is seeking new investment opportunities.
   • She lost money on a bad investment in the stock market.

   Sinónimosexpenditurefinancingfundinginvestingoutlayspeculationventure

   Antónimosdisinvestmentliquidation

2. Time or effortB2formal

   The act of devoting time, effort, or energy to something in order to gain a benefit in the future.

   inversión de tiempo o esfuerzo

   • Learning a new language is a valuable investment of your time.
   • The team's investment in training paid off.
   • She considered her volunteer work an investment in the community.

   Sinónimoscommitmentcontributiondedicationexpenditureinputstake

   Antónimosneglectwaste