invertir en acciones
/imbeɾtiɾ en aɡθjones/from spelling rules
To invest in stocks in Spanish is invertir en acciones.
This phrase is used to describe the act of putting money into shares of a company with the hope of making a profit. You may also use the phrase invertir en la bolsa, which literally means to invest in the stock exchange, to express the same idea of investing in the stock market.
Which one should you use?
The term portafolio can be used to refer to a financial portfolio.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to use the phrase invertir en la Bolsa to mean 'to invest in the Stock Exchange'.
How do you pronounce it?
/imbeɾtiɾ en aɡθjones/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word acciones is used for both 'shares' and 'legal lawsuits'. Depending on the context, talking about acciones could mean you are discussing your stock portfolio or your pending court cases.
- While acciones refers to shares, the phrase la bolsa refers to the stock market. In Spanish, this literally means 'the bag' or 'the purse'.
- The verb invertir and the English word 'invert' share a common ancestor, though 'invert' focuses on turning something upside down while invertir focuses on turning money toward a purpose.
Examples in context
- Si desea obtener ganancias a largo plazo, le recomendamos invertir en acciones diversificadas de alta calidad.If you want long-term gains, we recommend investing in well-diversified high-quality stocks.
- Nuestra empresa ofrece asesoramiento para aquellos que deseen realizar inversiones en la bolsa de valores.Our company provides guidance for those who wish to make investments in the stock market.
- He decidido meterle dinero a las acciones de tecnología. ¡Espero que tengan buen rendimiento!I've decided to put money into tech stocks. I hope they perform well!
- Martina está investigando cómo comenzar sus inversiones bursátiles para asegurar su futuro financiero.Martina is researching how to start her stock market investments to secure her financial future.
- Si quieres obtener mayores rendimientos, considera invertir en la Bolsa de Valores.If you want higher returns, consider investing in the Stock Exchange.
- Ella decidió invertir en acciones de tecnología.She decided to invest in tech stocks.
- Quiero invertir en acciones este año.I want to invest in stocks this year.
- Es un buen momento para invertir en acciones.It is a good time to invest in stocks.
- Él prefiere invertir en acciones que en bienes raíces.He prefers to invest in stocks rather than in real estate.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing their financial plans at a cafe.
- María¿Vas a invertir en acciones pronto, Javier?Are you going to invest in stocks soon, Javier?
- JavierSí, estoy estudiando el mercado ahora mismo.Yes, I am studying the market right now.
- MaríaEs una decisión inteligente para tu futuro.It is a smart decision for your future.
- JavierGracias, María, espero ganar algo de dinero.Thanks, María, I hope to make some money.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, invertir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
