Spanish word

beneficioso

Pronunciation

IPA/benefiˈθjoso/

Meaning

  • adjectivebeneficial

Example

Un hábito saludable es beneficioso para la salud.

A healthy habit is beneficial for your health.

Illustration for beneficioso (beneficial)

More examples

Este suplemento tuvo un efecto beneficioso en mi energía diaria.

This supplement had a beneficial effect on my daily energy.

Core concept

A plant growing toward sunlight.

Common phrases

  • efecto beneficioso

    beneficial effect

  • beneficioso para la salud

    beneficial for health

  • resultado beneficioso

    beneficial result

Similar words

útil: Serves a practical purpose or makes a task easier to accomplish.
provechoso: Provides useful gains or benefits that can be put to use.
ventajoso: Creates conditions that give someone a favorable edge or benefit.
favorable: Makes a situation likely to lead to a good or desired outcome.

Definition in Spanish

Que favorece el desarrollo o el logro de una meta, produciendo efectos positivos.

Word origin

From Latin beneficium meaning 'good deed' formed from bene 'well' + facere 'to do', with Spanish suffix -oso creating an adjective meaning 'producing good effects'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish often specifies who benefits, using phrases like 'me resulta beneficioso' or 'es beneficioso para...' rather than leaving the beneficiary implicit.

Other meanings

  • advantageousadjective
  • usefuladjective

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