Favorece (en. Favors)

/faβoˈɾeθe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To provide support or benefit.
His work benefits the community.
Su trabajo favorece a la comunidad.
To contribute to the improvement of a situation.
The program favors the education of young people.
El programa favorece la educación de los jóvenes.
To be a factor that helps achieve a goal.
The rain promotes the growth of plants.
La lluvia favorece el crecimiento de las plantas.

Etymology

From Latin 'favorem', meaning 'support' or 'preference'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to favor someone
To help or support a particular person.
favorecer a alguien
to favor a cause
To support or promote a specific cause.
favorecer una causa
to favor dialogue
To stimulate communication between the parties.
favorecer el diálogo

Related Words

favor
Act of help or support.
favor
benefit
Advantage or gain that is obtained.
beneficio
support
Assistance or backing.
apoyo

Slang Meanings

To favor in street slang.
That person always favors their friends.
Esa persona siempre favorece a sus amigos.
To be flattering in a social situation.
That outfit looks very flattering on you at the party.
Ese atuendo te favorece mucho en la fiesta.