investir

Senses

1. 1.

   to invest

   to put money into something with the expectation of profit or return

2. 2.

   to invest in; to devote

   to dedicate time, effort, or resources to something

3. 3.

   to attack; to charge

   to move forward forcefully against someone or something

Examples

• "Decidi investir meu dinheiro em ações de tecnologia."

  I decided to invest my money in technology stocks.

• "Ela está investindo muito tempo nos estudos para passar no concurso."

  She's investing a lot of time in studying to pass the civil service exam.

• "O touro investiu contra o peão durante a montaria."

  The bull charged at the rider during the rodeo.

Usage

Most commonly used in financial contexts (investir em ações, investir no mercado). The preposition 'em' is required when specifying what you're investing in. In the sense of "attack/charge," it's more formal or literary, often used with 'contra' (against).