Aprovechándose (en. Taking advantage)

/aprobeˈtʃandose/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

The act of making the most of a situation or a person.

She is always taking advantage of others' generosity.

Ella siempre se está aprovechando de la generosidad de los demás.

To take advantage of a favorable circumstance.

He is taking advantage of the limited-time offer.

Se está aprovechando de la oferta por tiempo limitado.

To selfishly use the opportunities that present themselves.

You shouldn't take advantage of her trust.

No deberías aprovecharte de su confianza.

From the verb aprovechar, which comes from the Latin 'appaŭticare', linked to 'proficere'.

to take advantage of someone

To use a person to obtain a personal benefit.

aprovecharse de alguien

not to take advantage

To act justly without taking advantage of others.

no aprovecharse

to seize the opportunity

To take action when a favorable circumstance arises.

aprovechar la oportunidad

to take advantage

To gain benefit from something.

aprovechar

to exploit

To make intensive use of something.

explotar

to benefit

To receive a benefit.

beneficiarse

To use someone to gain an advantage.

Whenever he goes out with her, he is just taking advantage.

Siempre que sale con ella, solo está aprovechándose.

To gain dishonest advantage in situations.

That guy is a real opportunist, always looking for ways to exploit.

Ese tipo es un verdadero aprovechado, siempre buscando cómo sacar provecho.