Aprovechar (en. Leverage)

/a.pro.βe.ˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To use something effectively to maximize its benefits.

Example Sentence: I want to take advantage of the time I have to study.

Quiero aprovechar el tiempo que tengo para estudiar.

Definition: To benefit from a favorable situation.

Example Sentence: He took advantage of the opportunity to work abroad.

Él aprovechó la oportunidad de trabajar en el extranjero.

Definition: To make use of something for one's own benefit.

Example Sentence: We are taking advantage of the promotion to buy a new car.

Estamos aprovechando la promoción para comprar un coche nuevo.

Definition: To take advantage of a skill or resource.

Example Sentence: She takes advantage of her artistic talent to sell artworks.

Ella aprovecha su talento artístico para vender obras.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'proficere', which means 'to go forward, to advance'.

Phrase: seize the moment

Meaning: To take advantage of a favorable situation in the current moment.

aprovechar el momento

Phrase: take advantage of someone

Meaning: To exploit someone for personal gain, often in a negative way.

aprovecharse de alguien

Phrase: make the most of

Meaning: To make the greatest possible use of something.

aprovechar al máximo

Related Word: leveraging

Description: The act of taking advantage of something.

aprovechamiento

Related Word: opportunist

Description: A person who benefits from others without giving anything in return.

aprovechador

Slang Meaning: To catch a good deal

Slang Example: If they offer you that job, don’t hesitate to catch the good deal.

Si te ofrecen ese trabajo, no dudes en pillar el chollo.

Slang Meaning: To make a profit

Slang Example: He always tries to make a profit from every situation.

Siempre intenta sacar tajada de cada situación.