Spanish Conversation · Level 47
75 words
Spanish word
beneficio
Pronunciation
IPA/beneˈfiθjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounadvantage, benefit
Example
Un beneficio de estudiar español es viajar con más facilidad.
One advantage of studying Spanish is being able to travel more easily.
More examples
Comer frutas aporta un beneficio para la salud.
Eating fruit provides a health benefit.
Core concept
A gain or advantage that comes from an action, relationship, or condition.
Common phrases
beneficio para la salud
health benefit
beneficio económico
economic benefit
beneficio social
social benefit
Similar words
ventaja: Favorable condition or position that gives an advantage in a choice or situation.
provecho: Practical benefit received from using an opportunity, effort, or experience.
utilidad: Practical usefulness or value of something for a specific purpose.
Definition in Spanish
Ganancia o provecho, material o intangible, que se deriva de una acción, relación o condición.
Word origin
From Latin beneficium (bene 'well' + facere 'to do'), originally 'good deed' and later 'that which is gained'.
Usage tips
- The word commonly appears with verbs like sacar or obtener, and in business contexts the plural beneficios often refers to profits rather than individual perks.
Other meanings
- profitnoun
Related words
- beneficiarbenefitverb
- beneficiosobeneficialadjective
- beneficiariobeneficiarynoun