Favoreció (en. Favored)
/fa.βo.ɾe.ˈθjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To do a favor or give an advantage to someone.
The manager favored his friend with a promotion.
El gerente favoreció a su amigo con una promoción.
To benefit or help someone in some way.
The law favored the workers.
La ley favoreció a los trabajadores.
To contribute to making something easier or more likely.
The weather favored the harvest this year.
El clima favoreció la cosecha este año.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'favorem', which means 'favor' or 'help'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to do a favor
To provide help or a benefit to someone.
hacer un favor
to be in debt
To feel obligated to return a favor.
estar en deuda
Related Words
benefit
Advantage gained from something.
beneficio
favor
Act of helping or benefiting someone.
favor
Slang Meanings
To do someone a solid.
I'll favor you and won't tell the boss anything.
Voy a favorecerte y no le diré nada al jefe.
To lend a hand.
If you need help with the work, I'll favor you.
Si necesitas ayuda con el trabajo, yo te favorezco.