leverage

• Sustantivo que designa la ventaja mecánica obtenida al usar una palanca, una ventaja estratégica o capacidad de influir eficazmente, o en finanzas, el uso de capital prestado para aumentar el rendimiento potencial.

A noun referring to the mechanical advantage gained from using a lever, a strategic advantage or power to act effectively, or in finance, the use of borrowed capital to amplify potential returns.

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1. B2formaltechnical

   The mechanical advantage gained by using a lever, allowing a smaller force to move a larger load.

   Ventaja mecánica de la palanca

   • Using a crowbar gives you leverage to pry open a heavy crate.
   • The lever’s design provides significant leverage for lifting stones.
   • Engineers calculated the leverage needed to raise the beam.

   Sinónimosmechanical advantagepurchase

2. Strategic influenceC1formalbusiness

   The power or ability to influence situations, people, or decisions to one’s advantage.

   Influencia estratégica

   • The union gained leverage during the strike negotiations.
   • His deep knowledge of the market gives him leverage in business deals.
   • She used her connections as leverage to secure the contract.

   Sinónimosadvantageauthoritycloutinfluencepowerpullswayweight

3. Financial leverageC1formalbusiness

   The practice of using borrowed capital to increase the potential return on an investment, though raising the risk of loss.

   Apalancamiento financiero

   • Investors often use leverage to amplify gains in real estate.
   • High leverage in trading can lead to substantial losses.
   • The company increased its leverage by taking out a large loan.
   • Financial leverage is a double-edged sword in volatile markets.

   Sinónimosgearing

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de utilizar algo (recursos, influencia, conocimientos) para obtener la máxima ventaja o beneficio, a menudo en contextos estratégicos, financieros o empresariales.

A verb used to indicate the act of using something to maximum advantage, often in a strategic or financial context.

1. Use to maximum advantageB2formal

   To use something (such as resources, skills, or opportunities) to achieve a greater effect or result.

   Aprovechar al máximo

   • She leveraged her contacts to secure the deal.
   • They leveraged their knowledge of the market to gain a competitive edge.
   • The startup leveraged its innovative technology to attract investors.

   Sinónimosemployexploitharnessmaximizeutilize

   Antónimosmisuseneglectsquanderwaste

2. Provide with leverage or mechanical advantageB1formal

   To use or provide a lever or mechanical force to move or lift something.

   proporcionar ventaja mecánica

   • He leveraged the heavy stone using a crowbar.
   • The engineers leveraged the structure to lift it into place.
   • To raise the beam, they leveraged it with a metal bar.

   Sinónimoscrowbarleverprizepry