Provechoso (en. Helpful)

/pɾoβeˈtʃoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That is useful or beneficial.

Example Sentence: This course is very beneficial for my career.

Este curso es muy provechoso para mi carrera.

Definition: That contributes something positive or advantageous.

Example Sentence: I find it beneficial to share knowledge.

Me parece provechoso compartir conocimientos.

Definition: That entails a benefit.

Example Sentence: It is beneficial to invest in education.

Es provechoso invertir en educación.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'proficere', meaning 'to produce or advance', and the suffix '-ous', indicating abundance.

Phrase: make the most of

Meaning: To make the most of a situation or resource.

sacar provecho

Phrase: be beneficial

Meaning: To be beneficial or useful in a specific situation.

ser provechoso

Phrase: do something beneficial

Meaning: To carry out an action that is useful or positive.

hacer algo provechoso

Related Word: benefit

Description: Discover utility in a situation.

provecho

Related Word: to take advantage of

Description: To take advantage of something to obtain a benefit.

provechar

Slang Meaning: Something that brings benefit.

Slang Example: That investment was super beneficial.

Esa inversión fue super provechosa.

Slang Meaning: Activity that is worthwhile.

Slang Example: This workshop is very beneficial; you should attend.

Este taller es muy provechoso, deberías asistir.