Favorecía (en. Favored)

/favorɛˈθia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To contribute to making something more favorable.
The policy favored the economic development of the region.
La política favorecía el desarrollo económico de la región.
To give preference or help to someone.
He always favored his son in family decisions.
Siempre favorecía a su hijo en las decisiones familiares.
To make something easier or more beneficial.
The new regulation favored social inclusion.
La nueva norma favorecía la inclusión social.

Etymology

From Latin 'favorem', meaning 'favor', and 'facere', meaning 'to do'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to favor someone
To provide advantages or help to a specific person.
favorecer a alguien
to favor a cause
To support or promote a particular cause.
favorecer una causa
to favor dialogue
To promote open and constructive communication.
favorecer el diálogo

Related Words

favor
Action of benefiting or helping someone.
favor
favorite
Something or someone preferred over others.
favorito
favoritism
Action of favoring or benefiting.
favorecimiento

Slang Meanings

To give a little push
He always gives me a little push to get chosen.
Siempre me da un empujoncito para que me elijan.
To lend a hand
He lent me a hand to get the job.
Me echó una mano para conseguir el trabajo.