How to Say "venture" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “venture” is “empresa” — use 'empresa' when referring to a general business project, undertaking, or enterprise, especially one that is new or involves significant risk.
Use 'empresa' when referring to a general business project, undertaking, or enterprise, especially one that is new or involves significant risk.
Learn more →Choose 'incursión' when you want to talk about an entry into a new area, market, or field of activity, often implying a first attempt.
Learn more →em-PREH-sahemˈpɾesa
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
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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