Spanish word

beneficiario

Pronunciation

IPA/benefiˈθjaɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrecipient

Example

El beneficiario recibirá el pago mañana.

The recipient will receive the payment tomorrow.

Illustration for beneficiario (recipient)

More examples

Tras el fallecimiento, su hijo se convirtió en beneficiario.

After her death, her son became a recipient.

Core concept

Highlighted recipient name on a payment form.

Common phrases

  • convertirse en beneficiario

    become a recipient

  • beneficiario único

    sole recipient

Similar words

destinatario: Person who is the addressee of posted letters or shipped packages and accepts delivery.
titular: Person whose name appears as the official holder of an account, policy, or contract.
perceptor: Person who actually receives or cashes a monetary benefit or payment.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que recibe un beneficio, pago o ventaja, especialmente en contextos legales, financieros o de seguridad social.

Word origin

Derives from Latin beneficium ('benefit', from bene 'well' + facere 'to do') with the suffix -arius, literally 'person of benefit' or 'one who receives a benefit'.

Usage tips

  • Looks like English beneficiary but appears specifically on bank, insurance, and pension forms, where the exact legal name is required for payouts.

Other meanings

  • beneficiarynoun

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