Aprovecharse (en. Take advantage)

/aprobe'tɲaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make use of a situation or person for one's own benefit.

He took advantage of his friends' trust.

Se aprovechó de la confianza de sus amigos.

To utilize something in a way that obtains the greatest possible benefit.

You should take advantage of the supermarket deals.

Debes aprovecharte de las ofertas del supermercado.

To exploit someone or something for one's own benefit in a deceitful manner.

That company takes advantage of the workers.

Esa empresa se aprovecha de los trabajadores.

From Latin 'proficere', which means to advance or benefit.

to take advantage of someone

To gain a benefit or advantage from another person.

aprovecharse de alguien

to take advantage of an opportunity

To use a favorable occasion to obtain benefits.

aprovecharse de una oportunidad

take advantage

To make use of something to obtain a benefit.

aprovechar

benefit

Benefit or utility obtained from something.

provecho

squander

Not taking advantage of something that could have been used.

desaprovechar

To gain advantage in a deceitful manner.

In this neighborhood, everyone is clever and takes advantage of newcomers.

En este barrio, todos son astutos y se aprovechan de los nuevos.

To deceive someone to obtain benefits.

That guy is known for taking advantage of people.

Ese tipo es conocido por aprovecharse de la gente.