Aprovechó (en. Took advantage)

/a.pɾo.βe.tʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Take advantage of a favorable situation.
He took advantage of the opportunity to work on his project.
Él aprovechó la oportunidad de trabajar en su proyecto.
Use a resource efficiently.
She made the most of her free time to study.
Aprovechó el tiempo libre para estudiar.
Gain benefit from something.
She took advantage of the discount offer at the store.
Ella aprovechó la oferta de descuento en la tienda.

Etymology

From Latin 'proficere', which means to take advantage.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make the most of time
Use time effectively.
aprovechar el tiempo
seize an opportunity
Take action in a beneficial situation.
aprovechar una oportunidad
not take advantage
Not making use of a possibility.
no aprovechar

Related Words

take advantage
Make good use of something.
aprovechar
opportunity
Circumstance that offers the possibility of achieving something.
oportunidad
benefit
Advantage or gain obtained.
beneficio

Slang Meanings

Squeeze every bit out
He made the most of his trip by squeezing every visit.
Aprovechó al máximo su viaje sacando jugo de cada visita.
Suck the life out
He is always making the most of every moment, as if he were sucking the life out.
Siempre está aprovechando cada momento, como si chupara la vida.