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investments

[/ɪnˈvɛstmənts/]
nounpl: investments
investimentos
1. The action or process of investing money for profit
She made several wise investments in technology stocks.
Ela fez vários investimentos sábios em ações de tecnologia.
2. An asset or property purchased with the expectation of generating income or appreciation
Real estate investments can provide steady returns over time.
Investimentos imobiliários podem fornecer retornos constantes ao longo do tempo.
3. The money or resources committed to a particular purpose or undertaking
The company's investments in research and development have paid off.
Os investimentos da empresa em pesquisa e desenvolvimento valeram a pena.
NYC Slang
plays (as in 'financial plays')
Synonyms
outlaysexpendituresallocationsventuresstakes
Antonyms
withdrawalsdivestmentssales

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
investimentos
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
investimentos
Standard term used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

investment opportunity
return on investment (ROI)
investment portfolio
long-term investment
high-risk investment
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