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leverage (EN)
sustantivo, verbo

sustantivo “leverage”

sing. leverage, pl. leverages o no contable
  1. influencia o poder utilizado para lograr un resultado deseado
    The union members used their collective strength as leverage during negotiations.
  2. palanca
    Using a longer wrench gives you more leverage to loosen the bolt.
  3. apalancamiento (finanzas, el uso de fondos prestados para aumentar el potencial de inversión)
    High leverage can lead to higher profits but also increases risk.
  4. (finanzas) la relación entre la deuda de una empresa y su capital social
    The company's high leverage made investors cautious.

verbo “leverage”

infinitivo leverage; él leverages; pret. leveraged; part. leveraged; ger. leveraging
  1. utilizar algo al máximo para obtener ventaja
    The company leveraged its research to develop new products.
  2. apalancar (finanzas, usar fondos prestados para aumentar el potencial de inversión)
    The investor decided to leverage his portfolio to increase profits.