In a rare move, the US government has acquired a 10% stake in Intel, converting over $11 billion in pledged funds into shares of the struggling chipmaker. Supporters say it’s a smart way for the US to cash in while boosting domestic chip production, but critics warn that Washington is getting into dangerous territory by mixing politics and business.

In this episode of Phrasal Verb News, we explain the story and break down four useful phrasal verbs with Spanish translations and business-friendly examples.

What you will learn

• bounce back – to recover after a setback
• En español: recuperarse
• back off – to retreat or stop pressuring someone
• En español: echarse para atrás
• cash in on – to benefit financially from something
• En español: sacar provecho de / beneficiarse de
• get into – to enter or involve oneself in a new area
• En español: meterse en / involucrarse en

Practice prompts

• Can you think of a time when you or your company had to bounce back from failure?
• Have you ever had to back off in a negotiation or discussion at work?
• Do you think it’s always ethical for companies to cash in on trends? Why or why not?
• What new industry or area would you like to get into if you had the chance?

Why listen?

This episode combines a major tech and politics story with phrasal verbs you can use in business English, explained clearly with Spanish support. It’s practical English learning through real-world news.

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