hedge
hedge
hɛʤ
hej
British pronunciation
/hˈɛd‍ʒ/

Definición y significado de "hedge"en inglés

01

seto, seto vivo

a row of closely-planted bushes or small trees that form a boundary, particularly on the edge of a garden, road, or field
hedge definition and meaning
example
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The garden was enclosed by a tall hedge that provided privacy.
El jardín estaba rodeado por un alto seto que proporcionaba privacidad.
They trimmed the hedge along the driveway to keep it neat.
Recortaron el seto a lo largo del camino para mantenerlo ordenado.
02

a deliberately vague statement

example
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His response was a hedge, avoiding any clear position.
She made a hedge about her future plans to avoid confrontation.
03

protección

a thing or method that protects one against potential problems, particularly financial ones
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example
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The investor used a hedge to protect their portfolio against market volatility.
El inversor utilizó un cobertizo para proteger su cartera contra la volatilidad del mercado.
A hedge is a financial instrument used to offset the risk of adverse price movements in assets.
Un cobertura es un instrumento financiero utilizado para compensar el riesgo de movimientos adversos en los precios de los activos.
04

a linguistic device used to indicate uncertainty, vagueness, or lack of commitment, often expressed through words or phrases

example
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Phrases like " I think " or " maybe " are common hedges in conversation.
Linguists study hedges to understand how speakers soften assertions.
to hedge
01

cercar, rodear

to create an obstacle or restriction, hindering movement or impact
Transitive: to hedge sth
to hedge definition and meaning
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The high walls hedged the garden, making it impossible to see inside.
Los altos muros bordearon el jardín, haciendo imposible ver su interior.
The dense forest hedged the path, making it difficult to continue the journey.
El bosque denso obstruyó el camino, haciendo difícil continuar el viaje.
02

evadir, eludir

to evade giving a clear or firm response, decision, or commitment
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
She hedged when asked if she would attend the meeting, saying she needed more time.
Ella evadió cuando se le preguntó si asistiría a la reunión, diciendo que necesitaba más tiempo.
The politician hedged during the debate, avoiding direct answers to tough questions.
El político evadió durante el debate, evitando respuestas directas a preguntas difíciles.
03

cubrir, protegerse

to reduce the risk of loss or failure by making a counterbalancing action or decision
Transitive: to hedge a risk or venture
example
Ejemplos
Investors hedge their bets by diversifying their portfolios across multiple assets.
Los inversores cubren sus apuestas diversificando sus carteras en múltiples activos.
The company hedged its currency risks by using foreign exchange contracts.
La empresa cubrió sus riesgos cambiarios utilizando contratos de divisas.
04

cercar, rodear

to enclose or outline an area by planting or placing a row of shrubs or small trees
Transitive: to hedge an area
example
Ejemplos
They hedged the garden with tall bushes to create a private space.
Ellos cercaron el jardín con arbustos altos para crear un espacio privado.
The park was hedged with low shrubs, separating it from the street.
El parque estaba bordeado con arbustos bajos, separándolo de la calle.
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