Aprovechan (en. Take advantage)

/aproβeˈt͡ʃan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Make effective use of something.

They take advantage of the natural resources of the region.

Ellos aprovechan los recursos naturales de la región.

Take advantage of an occasion or circumstance.

They take advantage of the offer before it ends.

Aprovechan la oferta antes de que termine.

Make the most of a situation.

They take advantage of every moment to learn.

Aprovechan cada momento para aprender.

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

make the most of time

Use time effectively.

aprovechar el tiempo

seize the opportunity

Take an opportunity that arises.

aprovechar la ocasión

take advantage of someone

Benefit from someone else's situation.

aprovecharse de alguien

utilization

The act of taking advantage of something.

aprovechamiento

benefit

Benefit obtained from something.

provecho

exploitation

Intensive use of resources or situations.

explotación

Gain an advantage in informal situations.

At the party, they always take advantage of the chance to make new friends.

En la fiesta, ellos siempre aprovechan para hacer nuevos amigos.

Do something to take advantage of the opportunity.

You have to take advantage when they offer discounts.

Tienes que aprovechar cuando ellos ofrecen descuentos.