This is the 7499th most frequent Spanish word.
invertir
To invest or to reverse.
In this context, 'invertir' means to dedicate or spend intentionally some resource (time) on an activity or purpose.
Decidí invertir tiempo en aprender un nuevo idioma.
I decided to invest time in learning a new language.
Here, 'invertir' is used in a financial context, indicating placing money into assets with the expectation of benefit or profit.
Mi familia planea invertir en propiedades inmobiliarias el próximo año.
My family plans to invest in real estate properties next year.
In this case, 'invertir' refers to changing or reversing the order or arrangement of elements.