Spanish word

benéfico

Pronunciation

IPA/beˈnefiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivebeneficial

Example

Tomar agua es benéfico cuando hace calor.

Drinking water is beneficial when it is hot.

Illustration for benéfico (beneficial)

More examples

El ejercicio regular es benéfico para la salud mental.

Regular exercise is beneficial for mental health.

Core concept

Something that produces a positive or useful effect.

Common phrases

  • efecto benéfico

    beneficial effect

  • impacto benéfico

    beneficial impact

  • ser benéfico para

    be beneficial for

Similar words

útil: Provides practical help and can be used to accomplish tasks.
beneficioso: Brings favorable results or tangible advantages.
provechoso: Offers an opportunity that can be used to gain benefit or profit.
saludable: Supports or improves physical or mental health.

Definition in Spanish

Que produce un efecto positivo o útil para la salud, el bienestar o el logro de un objetivo.

Word origin

From Latin beneficus (bene 'well' + facere 'to do'), which yielded Spanish benéfico and the basic sense 'doing good' that developed into 'beneficial' and 'charitable' meanings.

Usage tips

  • In spoken Spanish, es bueno para often replaces benéfico, which tends to sound more formal or written.

Other meanings

  • advantageousadjective
  • charitableadjective

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