Spanish word

aprovechable

Pronunciation

IPA/apɾoβeˈtʃaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectiveusable

Example

Tenemos información aprovechable para el viaje.

We have information that can be used for the trip.

Illustration for aprovechable (usable)

More examples

Esta es una oportunidad aprovechable para practicar conversación.

This is an opportunity that can be used to practice conversation.

Core concept

Material or information that can be used for a concrete purpose.

Common phrases

  • oportunidad aprovechable

    opportunity that can be used

  • recurso aprovechable

    resource that can be used

Similar words

útil: Practical and helpful in real situations for accomplishing tasks.
provechoso: Produces benefits or advantageous results when put to use.
usable: Able to be used or put into operation in actual practice.

Definition in Spanish

Que puede aprovecharse para obtener un beneficio, uso o utilidad en una situación determinada; útil para un fin concreto.

Word origin

From the verb aprovechar 'to make use of' plus the adjectival suffix -able, so it denotes something able to be used to obtain a benefit.

Usage tips

  • This adjective is common in reports and reviews while everyday speech prefers útil or sirve, and the reflexive verb aprovecharse de means 'to take advantage of someone' which is a different meaning.

Other meanings

  • usefuladjective

Opposites

  • inaprovechablenot usableadjective

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