World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesVente à découvert
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Vant a dekouvair
"Les investisseurs pratiquent la vente à découvert pour profiter de la baisse des prix."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of selling a security that one does not own, with the intention of buying it back at a lower price.
"Investors are shorting the stock, hoping to profit from a decline in its value." - 2
A strategy used in trading where an investor borrows shares to sell them, expecting to repurchase them at a lower price.
"Shorting can be risky, as losses can be unlimited if the stock price rises."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the financial slang use of 'short' dating back to the late 18th century, meaning to sell securities or commodities one does not own with the expectation of buying them back later at a lower price. The verb form evolved from the adjective indicating a deficiency or falling short of a specific inventory or financial position.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Shorting"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Shorting" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Vente à découvert
Transliteration: Vant a dekouvair
"Les investisseurs pratiquent la vente à découvert pour profiter de la baisse des prix."
Leerverkauf
Transliteration: Leerverkauf
"Investoren nutzen den Leerverkauf, um von fallenden Kursen zu profitieren."
Vendita allo scoperto
Transliteration: Vendita allo scoperto
"Gli investitori stanno facendo vendita allo scoperto per trarre profitto da un calo dei prezzi."
Venta en corto
Transliteration: Venta en corto
"Los inversores están realizando ventas en corto para beneficiarse de la caída de precios."
Venda a descoberto
Transliteration: Venda a descoberto
"Os investidores estão fazendo venda a descoberto para lucrar com a queda dos preços."
शॉर्टिंग
Transliteration: Shorting
"निवेशक शॉर्टिंग कर रहे हैं ताकि कीमतों में गिरावट से लाभ उठा सकें।"
卖空
Transliteration: Mài kōng
"投资者通过卖空来从价格下跌中获利。"
공매도
Transliteration: Gongmaedo
"투자자들은 가격 하락으로부터 이익을 얻기 위해 공매도를 하고 있습니다."
ショート売り
Transliteration: Shōto uri
"投資家は価格の下落から利益を得るためにショート売りを行っています。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsA barracks or building intended for the accommodation of soldiers, usually located within a fortified place.
A secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Shorting"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.