Beneficio (en. Benefit)

/benefiˈθio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Economic advantage or gain obtained from an activity.
The benefit from the sale was considerable.
El beneficio de la venta fue considerable.
Quality of being useful or favorable.
This exercise has a great benefit for health.
Este ejercicio tiene un gran beneficio para la salud.
Help or assistance provided to someone.
He received a social benefit to help him in his situation.
Recibió un beneficio social para ayudarle en su situación.

Etymology

From the Latin 'beneficium', which means 'well done, beneficial action'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mutual benefit
Advantage obtained by both parties in a relationship or transaction.
beneficio mutuo
for the benefit of
In favor of, for the benefit of someone or something.
a beneficio de
in benefit of
With the purpose of helping or providing for someone.
en beneficio de
tax benefit
Economic advantage granted by the state or a tax authority.
beneficio fiscal
social benefit
Assistance or support provided to people in vulnerable situations.
beneficio social

Related Words

to benefit
To provide benefits or advantages to someone.
beneficiar
beneficial
That does good, that is favorable.
benéfico
charity
Action of helping those in need.
beneficencia
benevolent
That acts with kindness and provides help.
benevolente
well-being
State of satisfaction and comfort that results from having benefits.
bienestar

Slang Meanings

Benefit obtained informally
That business is a 'under-the-table' benefit.
Ese negocio es un beneficio 'bajo la mesa'.
To take advantage of a situation
She always makes a profit from parties.
Ella siempre saca beneficio de las fiestas.