aprovechar
verb
1. make use of, take advantage of + para + infinitivo
using something well or benefiting from an opportunity
Common combinations
- aprovechar el tiempo — make good use of time
- aprovechar una oportunidad — take advantage of an opportunity
- aprovechar las sobras — use leftovers
- Aprovecha el tiempo libre para leer.Make good use of your free time to read.
- Debemos aprovechar esta oportunidad.We must take advantage of this opportunity.
- Aprovechamos las sobras para preparar una sopa.We used the leftovers to make soup.
2. take advantage of, exploit + de
gaining an unfair benefit from someone or a situation
Common combinations
- aprovecharse de la confianza — take advantage of someone's trust
- aprovecharse de la situación — take advantage of the situation
- aprovecharse de alguien — take advantage of someone
- No te aproveches de su confianza.Don't take advantage of his trust.
- Algunos jefes se aprovechan de los trabajadores.Some bosses exploit their workers.
- Intentó aprovecharse de mi miedo.He tried to take advantage of my fear.
Same root
aprovechamientoaprovechableaprovechado
Phrases with this word
¡Que aproveche!