Benéfica (en. Beneficial)
/bene'fi.ka/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Beneficial for someone's or something's well-being.
Her work in the community is beneficial for everyone.
Su labor en la comunidad es benéfica para todos.
That provides advantages or help.
Education has a beneficial impact on society.
La educación tiene un impacto benéfico en la sociedad.
That contributes to general well-being.
Beneficial initiatives are well received by citizens.
Las iniciativas benéficas son bien recibidas por los ciudadanos.
Etymology
From Latin 'benefica', which comes from 'beneficium', meaning 'well done'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
beneficial action
action aimed at helping others.
acción benéfica
beneficial gesture
action that demonstrates kindness and generosity.
gesto benéfico
charitable organization
entity that seeks to help people or causes in need.
organización benéfica
Related Words
benefit
Advantage or profit obtained from something.
beneficio
benevolent
That has goodwill towards others.
benevolente
benignity
Quality of being benign or favorable.
benignidad
Slang Meanings
Something that is very positive or favorable.
That new policy is really beneficial for the sector.
Esa nueva política es realmente benéfica para el sector.
An action that is very popular due to its good results.
The last party raised charitable funds and was a success.
La última fiesta recaudó fondos benéficos y fue un éxito.