Favorecido (en. Favored)

[fa-vo-re-θi-ðo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been benefited or favored in some situation.
The lottery winner enjoyed his prize.
El favorecido de la lotería disfrutó de su premio.
That has advantages or privileges compared to others.
He is a student favored by his economic resources.
Es un estudiante favorecido por sus recursos económicos.

Etymology

From the verb 'favorecer', which comes from the Latin 'favorem', meaning 'favor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

favored head
A person who has better conditions than others.
cabeza favorecida
to be favored by luck
To have good fortune in various situations.
estar favorecido por la suerte

Related Words

favor
Act of benefiting someone.
favor
benefit
Advantage obtained from something.
beneficio
privilege
Right or advantage granted to someone.
privilegio

Slang Meanings

Lucky guy
That guy is a favored one; he always wins everything.
Ese tipo es un favorecido, siempre le toca todo.
Agent of luck
They call him the agent of luck because he always wins.
Le dicen agente de la suerte porque siempre gana.