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How to Say "venture" in Spanish

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empresa

em-PREH-sahemˈpɾesa

nounB2general
Use 'empresa' when referring to a general business project, undertaking, or enterprise, especially one that is new or involves significant risk.
A small, determined figure wearing a hardhat, laying the foundation bricks for a large, colorful structure, illustrating the start of a major undertaking.

Examples

Construir ese puente fue una empresa de ingeniería muy compleja.

Building that bridge was a very complex engineering undertaking.

Su viaje alrededor del mundo en bicicleta fue una empresa heroica.

His trip around the world by bicycle was a heroic venture.

Figurative Use

When 'empresa' is used this way, it refers to the massive effort or challenge involved, not a company. Context will tell you which meaning is intended.

incursión

nounC1general
Choose 'incursión' when you want to talk about an entry into a new area, market, or field of activity, often implying a first attempt.

Examples

Esta es su primera incursión en el mundo del cine.

This is his first venture into the world of cinema.

Project vs. Entering a New Field

Learners often confuse 'empresa' and 'incursión' by using 'empresa' for any new activity. Remember that 'incursión' specifically implies entering a new *field* or *market* for the first time, while 'empresa' is a broader term for any significant undertaking or project.

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