Inklingo

inversionista

een-behr-syoh-nees-tah/imbeɾsjoˈnista/

inversionista means investor in Spanish (a person or entity that puts money into something to earn a profit).

investor

Also: venture capitalist
Nounm or fB1
General
A person in a simple suit watering a small green plant that is growing out of a pile of gold coins.

📝 In Action

La inversionista decidió comprar acciones en la nueva empresa tecnológica.

B1

The investor decided to buy shares in the new tech company.

Necesitamos atraer a un inversionista extranjero para expandir el negocio.

B2

We need to attract a foreign investor to expand the business.

Soy un pequeño inversionista y prefiero los riesgos bajos.

A2

I am a small investor and I prefer low risks.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • deudor (debtor)
  • prestatario (borrower)

Common Collocations

  • inversionista ángelangel investor
  • inversionista de riesgoventure capitalist
  • cartera de inversionistainvestor portfolio

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "inversionista" in Spanish:

venture capitalist

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Quick Quiz: inversionista

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'the male investor'?

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📚 Etymology

From the Spanish word 'inversión' (investment), which comes from Latin 'inversio' (a turning around), plus the suffix '-ista' which identifies a person who practices a specific activity.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: investorFrench: investisseur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a difference between 'inversor' and 'inversionista'?

They mean the same thing. 'Inversor' is more common in Spain, while 'inversionista' is the standard term in most of Latin America.

Can 'inversionista' be an adjective?

Yes, it can describe something related to investing, like 'el grupo inversionista' (the investing group).

How do I make it plural?

Simply add an 's': 'los inversionistas' or 'las inversionistas'.