invertir
/imbeɾˈtiɾ/
To invest in Spanish is invertir. If unsure, use invertir. Wiktionary also lists insumir.
Meaning: to commit resources in the hope of financial gain (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| invertir | /imbeɾˈtiɾ/ |
| insumir | /insuˈmiɾ/ |
The primary term for committing resources in the hope of financial gain is invertir. While it is the standard word for financial contexts, be aware that depending on the context, invertir can also mean 'to invert' or 'to reverse', such as reversing a sequence or an order.
Which one should you use?
The word invertir is the standard term for financial investment. In contrast, insumir is another form provided in the language.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you specify what you are investing in, the verb invertir is typically followed by the preposition en.
How do you pronounce it?
/imbeɾˈtiɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb invertir can describe the physical act of turning a piece of clothing inside out.
- The word invertir shares a common root with the English words 'invert' and 'convert'. They all derive from the Latin vertere, which means 'to turn'.
- In Spanish, the word inversión is used both for a financial investment and for a total reversal of a situation.
Examples in context
- ¿Quién invertiría en Argelia?Who would invest in Algeria?This sentence uses invertir to ask about investing in a specific country.Tatoeba #10090985 by manufrutos, translation #10090179 by Amastan
- Yanni quería invertir en Argelia.Yanni wanted to invest in Algeria.This sentence uses invertir to express a past desire to invest in a specific country.Tatoeba #10090983 by manufrutos, translation #10090181 by Amastan
- Me gusta invertir en proyectos interesantes.I like to invest money in interesting projects.This sentence uses invertir to express a preference for investing in certain types of projects.Tatoeba #1762558 by Shishir, translation #1762556 by Amastan
- Es importante invertir en el mercado de valores para asegurar un futuro financiero sólido.It's important to invest in the stock market to ensure a solid financial future.
- Recomiendo realizar una inversión a largo plazo para obtener mayores ganancias.I recommend making a long-term investment to achieve higher profits.
- Juan decidió echarle dinero a ese negocio nuevo que le propusieron.Juan decided to invest in that new business they proposed to him.
- Me dijeron que pusiste plata en ese proyecto de construcción.I heard you invested in that construction project.
- Decidimos invertir dinero en un fondo mutuo para asegurar nuestros ahorros.We decided to invest money in a mutual fund to secure our savings.
- Siempre es buen momento para colocar dinero en bienes raíces.It's always a good time to invest in real estate.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing their savings goals.
- DanielQuiero invertir mi dinero en la bolsa.I want to invest my money in the stock market.
- SofíaEs arriesgado, pero puedes ganar mucho.It's risky, but you can earn a lot.
- Daniel¿Tú planeas invertir en algo pronto?Do you plan to invest in something soon?
- SofíaSí, voy a invertir en bienes raíces.Yes, I am going to invest in real estate.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “invest” translations and entries invertir, insumir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries insumir, invertir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
