Beneficiar (en. Benefit)

/benefiˈkar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Provide a benefit or advantage to someone.
This policy will benefit the most affected communities.
Esta política va a beneficiar a las comunidades más afectadas.
Take advantage of something to obtain a benefit.
Many companies can benefit from the new subsidies.
Muchas empresas pueden beneficiarse de los nuevos subsidios.
Receive a benefit or advantage from a fact or decision.
Students will benefit from the new scholarship.
Los estudiantes se beneficiarán de la nueva beca.

Etymology

From the Latin 'beneficiare', which means to do good or to help.

Common Phrases and Expressions

benefit someone
Provide a benefit to that person.
beneficiar a alguien
they benefit
They gain advantages from a specific situation.
se benefician
benefit from the advice
Take advantage of advice to improve a situation.
beneficiar del consejo

Related Words

benefit
Advantage or utility obtained from something.
beneficio
benefactor
Person who helps others, especially with donations.
benefactor
beneficiary
Person who receives a benefit, usually in a will or insurance policy.
beneficiario

Slang Meanings

To benefit from a situation informally.
That offer is so good that everyone wants to benefit from it.
Esa oferta es tan buena que todos se quieren beneficiar de ella.
Those who take advantage of something without much effort.
At this party, many only came to benefit from the food.
En esta fiesta, muchos solo vinieron para beneficiarse de la comida.