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Traduzione e definizione
to invest: investire
I've invested a lot of money in this company and I have not seen a single dollar come back to me. Ho investito molti soldi in questa azienda e non ho visto tornare indietro nemmeno un dollaro.
an investment: un investimento
As a result of some very clever investments I made last year, I am now very rich. Grazie ad alcuni investimenti molto intelligenti che ho fatto l'anno scorso, ora sono molto ricco/a.
Pronunciation examples
UK: I've invested a lot of money in my son's education.
US: Buying my house was an excellent investment.
Esempi
- "Virtually unbreakable, so should be a worthwhile investment (assuming our workers don't steal them to wear as sunglasses)."
- "Ms. Lohan already sits on our board of trustees, however she is considering investing a large amount of capital in the company, which would allow us to finally purchase the island zoo that everyone keeps asking about."
- "What Global Investment Adventures is NOT"
- "John : Good morning my name's Chuck and I'm calling from the National Investment Institute."
- "After careful consideration, I have decided to invest my money in some designer clothes."
- "I'm ready to invest in Delavigne, but you'll have to stop the music."
- "we'll take the last third and invest in the stock market!"
- "Hannah : But why are you investing in a pop group and not something more sensible like the stock market?"
- "Global Investment Adventures inc. is what you've been waiting for all these years."
- "Britons buy slice of American pie: UK citizens investing more and more in the American housing market"
- "Here I am investing in tofu and bitcoins like a dummy."
- "Wellington, the capital, is attracting a lot of foreign investment these days."
- "Ms. Lohan already sits on our board of trustees, however she is considering investing a large amount of capital in the company, which would allow us to finally purchase the island zoo that Horatio keeps asking for."
- "-What's this investment?"
- "Claire : Global Investment Adventures, Claire speaking."
- "But I thought you only invested in blue chip companies."
- "If you're concerned about the market's future, you could invest in something more stable."
- "Our very healthy profits in the first half of this year will not only result in generous dividends for our shareholders, but will in large part be re-invested into generating even better results."
- "We split the cash into thirds: one third for short, one third for medium, and one third for long term investments."
Esercizio 1
Fill in the blank below with a term used in the audio.
This term describes something that is bought in order to make a profit in the future. "I purchased my second house as an , it's now valued at double the price."
This term describes something that is bought in order to make a profit in the future. "I purchased my second house as an , it's now valued at double the price."
Fill in the blank below with a term used in the audio.
This term describes something that is bought in order to make a profit in the future. "I purchased my second house as an investment, it's now valued at double the price."
This term describes something that is bought in order to make a profit in the future. "I purchased my second house as an investment, it's now valued at double the price."
investment: An "investment" is a purchase that is acquired in order to make a future profit, for example: I bought Björn Borg's tennis racket in an auction as an investment, and sold it later for 10 times the price I paid.
Esercizio 2
Which of the messages advise Brian to invest money in company shares?
There may be more than one correct choice!
There may be more than one correct choice!
Which of the messages advise Brian to invest money in company shares?
There may be more than one correct choice!
There may be more than one correct choice!
In Message 1, Philip advises Brian to "BUY shares" (=invest) in "Super Platinum Incorporated". The term "incorporated" (often contracted to "inc.") shows that "Super Platinum" is a legal corporation where the owners have limited risk or liability.
Message 2 instructs Brian "to put $5000 on the horse" called "Happy Heritage". This means Brian should "gamble" or "bet" his money on a horse race!
In Message 3, Philip tells Brian to "SELL Super Platinum Incorporated". Philip does not advise Brian to invest.
Esercizio 3
It's business time!
Let's take a look at two financial terms that were used in the audio.
This term describes the fixed costs or expenses of running a business including rent, utilities, and taxes, etc. "We don't employ many staff, and we don't have heating in our offices, so our is very low."
This term describes something that is bought in order to make a profit in the future. "I bought that house as an , after 10 years it had doubled in price."
Let's take a look at two financial terms that were used in the audio.
This term describes the fixed costs or expenses of running a business including rent, utilities, and taxes, etc. "We don't employ many staff, and we don't have heating in our offices, so our is very low."
This term describes something that is bought in order to make a profit in the future. "I bought that house as an , after 10 years it had doubled in price."
It's business time!
Let's take a look at two financial terms that were used in the audio.
This term describes the fixed costs or expenses of running a business including rent, utilities, and taxes, etc. "We don't employ many staff, and we don't have heating in our offices, so our overhead 1 is very low."
This term describes something that is bought in order to make a profit in the future. "I bought that house as an investment 2, after 10 years it had doubled in price."
Let's take a look at two financial terms that were used in the audio.
This term describes the fixed costs or expenses of running a business including rent, utilities, and taxes, etc. "We don't employ many staff, and we don't have heating in our offices, so our overhead 1 is very low."
This term describes something that is bought in order to make a profit in the future. "I bought that house as an investment 2, after 10 years it had doubled in price."
1 overhead: In a financial context, "overhead" is the fixed costs of running a business, such as rent, utilities, etc. Bruno says "Delavigne Corp's overhead is high enough as it is." This means that the company's operating expenses are large. In another context "overhead" can mean literally above one's head (ex: the overhead compartments in an airplane).
2 investment: An "investment" is a purchase that is acquired in order to make a future profit, for example: I bought my first Picasso as an investment, and sold it later for 10 times the price I paid. Hannah asks "what if you considered purchasing artwork as an investment?" because she thinks that if one buys art and keeps it, its value will increase.
Esercizio 4
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. Herbert tells Bruno that he "ran out of money" and the film hasn't been completed - or hasn't even begun. Herbert says that Bruno's "investment" (= the money he contributed to the film) has disappeared. This was 250,000 dollars in total.
This is a false statement. Herbert has "spent" Bruno's money, there's is no indication that he didn't receive it.
This is a false statement. There is no indication that Herbert's film can be completed. Herbert's says that there were "problems" and that they "didn't even start filming". At the end of the audio, Herbert tells Bruno he has a new idea for a film.
Esercizio 5
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
John: Good morning Mr Cheeter! My name's John and I'm calling from the National Institute. How would you like to at the age of 45? Philip: Um interesting!
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
John: Good morning Mr Cheeter! My name's John and I'm calling from the National Investment Institute. How would you like to retire at the age of 45? Philip: Um interesting!
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