Aprovechaban (en. Took advantage)

/a.pɾo.βe.tʃa.βan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To use something to obtain a benefit.

They took advantage of their free time to study.

Ellos aprovechaban el tiempo libre para estudiar.

To take advantage of a situation or circumstance.

They took advantage of the sales offer to buy more.

Aprovechaban la oferta de ventas para comprar más.

To make use of something in order to obtain a benefit.

They always took advantage of the available resources for the project.

Siempre aprovechaban los recursos disponibles para el proyecto.

From the verb 'to take advantage', which comes from the Latin 'approfitare'.

Make the most of it

To make the best possible use of a situation.

Aprovechar al máximo

Take advantage of the opportunity

To seize a favorable opportunity when it arises.

Aprovechar la oportunidad

Take advantage of someone

To gain a benefit at the expense of another person.

Aprovecharse de alguien

to take advantage

To make good use of something or to take advantage of a situation.

aprovechar

taking advantage

The action of taking advantage of something.

aprovechamiento

opportunity

A circumstance that allows for achieving something favorable.

oportunidad

To use something for personal gain, sometimes in a dishonest way.

They always take advantage of other people's trust.

Siempre se aprovechan de la confianza de los demás.

To take advantage of a tricky situation.

He always takes advantage when there are fights in the family.

Él siempre aprovecha cuando hay peleas en la familia.