Aproveché (en. Took advantage)

/a.pɾo.βeˈt͡ʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Take advantage of a favorable situation or circumstance.

I took advantage of the opportunity to present my project.

Aproveché la oportunidad para presentar mi proyecto.

Make use of something for one's own benefit.

I took advantage of the nice weather to go for a run.

Aproveché el buen clima para salir a correr.

Obtain benefits from an experience.

I took advantage of the visit to the museum to learn more about history.

Aproveché la visita al museo para aprender más sobre historia.

From the Latin 'proficere', which means to advance or be useful.

make the most of your time

Use time productively.

aprovechar el tiempo

seize the opportunity

Take advantage of an opportunity that arises.

aprovechar la ocasión

make the most of

Make the best possible use of something.

aprovechar al máximo

take advantage

Make use of something to obtain a benefit.

aprovechar

utilization

The action of taking advantage of something.

aprovechamiento

opportunist

Someone who has received a benefit from a situation.

aprovechado

Taking advantage of someone in a situation.

That friend always takes advantage of others' weaknesses.

Ese amigo siempre aprovecha las debilidades de los demás.

Effectively using an opportunity.

She took advantage of the party to make new contacts.

Ella aprovechó la fiesta para hacer nuevos contactos.