Aprovechaba (en. Took advantage)

/a.pro.βe.ˈt͡ʃa.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To use something effectively to gain a benefit.

She took advantage of her free time to learn a new language.

Ella aprovechaba su tiempo libre para aprender un nuevo idioma.

To make use of an available opportunity.

He took advantage of the offers at the market to save money.

Él aprovechaba las ofertas en el mercado para ahorrar dinero.

To get the most out of something.

He took advantage of the nice weather to go for a walk.

Aprovechaba el buen clima para salir a caminar.

From the Latin 'aprovechare', which means 'to take advantage of something'.

take advantage of the opportunity

To get the maximum benefit from a favorable situation.

aprovechar la oportunidad

make the most of

To use something in the best possible way.

aprovechar al máximo

make the most of the time

To use time efficiently.

aprovechar el tiempo

utilization

The action of taking advantage of something.

aprovechamiento

benefit

The benefit or utility obtained from something.

provecho

opportunist

A person who takes advantage of situations for their own benefit.

aprovechador

To take advantage of someone.

Don't be opportunistic, don't be too clever.

No seas aprovechado, no te pases de listo.

To get benefit in informal situations.

That guy always takes advantage of everyone being in a good mood.

Ese tipo siempre se aprovecha de que todos están de buenas.