Aprovechas (en. You take advantage)
/apɾoˈβe.tʃas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Make the most out of a situation or resource.
You take the opportunity to study abroad.
Aprovechas la oportunidad de estudiar en el extranjero.
Use something before it ends or runs out.
You always make use of the discounts before they run out.
Siempre aprovechas los descuentos antes de que se terminen.
Take advantage of something to obtain a benefit.
If you don’t make the most of your time, you won’t achieve your goals.
Si no aprovechas tu tiempo, no lograrás tus metas.
Etymology
From the verb 'aprovechar', which comes from the Latin 'apropiatiare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
seize the moment
Make the most of a favorable situation.
aprovechar el momento
make the most of
Use something to its fullest capacity.
aprovechar al máximo
take advantage of the opportunity
Take advantage of a favorable occasion.
aprovechar la oportunidad
Related Words
aprovechar
Make effective use of something.
aprovechar
provecho
Benefit or utility obtained from something.
provecho
oportunidad
Circumstance that arises to do something.
oportunidad
Slang Meanings
Make the play
Whenever there is a free parking space, you take advantage and make the play.
Siempre que hay un aparcamiento libre, tú aprovechas y haces la jugada.
Get a slice
When there are sales, you know that you always take advantage and get a slice.
Cuando hay ofertas, sabes que tú siempre aprovechas y sacas tajada.