inversor
“inversor” means “investor” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
investor
Also: backer
📝 In Action
El inversor decidió comprar acciones de la nueva empresa tecnológica.
B1The investor decided to buy shares of the new tech company.
Buscamos un inversor para abrir nuestro restaurante.
A2We are looking for an investor to open our restaurant.
Los inversores extranjeros tienen mucha confianza en el mercado local.
B2Foreign investors have a lot of confidence in the local market.
inverter
📝 In Action
El inversor de los paneles solares está fallando.
C1The solar panel inverter is failing.
Necesitas un inversor de corriente para usar la cafetera en el coche.
B2You need a power inverter to use the coffee maker in the car.
Este inversor transforma la energía de la batería en electricidad doméstica.
C2This inverter transforms the battery energy into household electricity.
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'invertere', which means 'to turn over' or 'to turn about'. In finance, it suggests 'turning' your capital into something else to make it grow.
First recorded: 15th century (general sense), 19th century (financial sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'inversor' and 'inversionista'?
Technically no, they mean the same thing. 'Inversor' is the standard in Spain, while 'inversionista' is the standard in the Americas.
Can 'inversor' be an adjective?
Yes, it can describe something that inverts, like 'la potencia inversora' (the inverting power), but it is much more commonly used as a noun.
How do I say 'female investor'?
Simply use 'la inversora'.