Spanish word

beneficiar

Pronunciation

IPA/benefiˈθjaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbbenefit

Example

La ayuda beneficia a muchas personas.

The aid benefits many people.

Illustration for beneficiar (benefit)

More examples

Las nuevas políticas podrían beneficiar al pequeño comercio.

The new policies could benefit small businesses.

Core concept

An act that grants an advantage to a person, group, or thing.

Common phrases

  • beneficiar a alguien

    benefit someone

  • beneficiar a la comunidad

    benefit the community

  • beneficiar al medio ambiente

    benefit the environment

  • beneficiar económicamente

    benefit financially

Similar words

ayudar: Provides direct, practical assistance to someone who needs help.
favorecer: Acts to make conditions more favorable, producing an advantage for a person or group.
proporcionar: Supplies goods, resources, or information to fulfill someone's needs.

Definition in Spanish

Dar provecho o ventaja a alguien o algo, influyendo de forma positiva en sus condiciones.

Word origin

Derived from Latin beneficium and formed as a Spanish verb from bene 'well' plus facere 'to do', carrying the sense of providing benefit.

Usage tips

  • This verb is common in formal or legal contexts, while everyday speech often prefers favorecer or ayudar for 'to help or benefit'.

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