la
feminine
/imberˈsjon/
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Translation
investment; inversion, reversal
Word origin
From Latin inversio, from invertere ('to turn upside down'), from in- plus vertere ('to turn'). The same root gives English 'inversion' and 'invert'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- invertere
- English cognates
- inversion, invert
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralinversiones
Examples
.
Investment in education always pays off.
gran .
They made a large investment in the new factory.
buen .
This investment has low risk and a good return.
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The reversal of the word order changes the meaning.
¿ ?
Do you think buying that house is a good investment?
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