Spanish word

ventaja

Pronunciation

IPA/benˈtaxa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounadvantage

Example

Una ventaja de estudiar en grupo es que puedes resolver dudas juntos.

An advantage of studying in a group is that you can resolve doubts together.

Illustration for ventaja (advantage)

More examples

Tener una ventaja clara ayuda en la negociación.

Having a clear advantage helps in negotiation.

Core concept

A head start in a race.

Common phrases

  • ventaja económica

    economic advantage

  • tener una ventaja clara

    have a clear advantage

Similar words

beneficio: A beneficial result or perk that improves overall results or wellbeing.
provecho: A useful gain or helpful outcome that provides practical benefit.
ganancia: Financial profit or money that comes from an activity, sale, or investment.
utilidad: Usefulness as a quality; practical suitability for a task.

Definition in Spanish

Circunstancia o característica que da un beneficio o una posición más favorable frente a otra cosa.

Word origin

From Old French avantage, built on avant 'before', with the sense of being ahead and thus of a circumstance or trait that gives a more favorable position.

Usage tips

  • Sacar ventaja de often implies taking advantage of someone and can sound negative, while tener ventaja sobre or ventaja frente a simply states a lead.

Other meanings

  • meritnoun
  • strengthnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • ventajosoadvantageousadjective
  • ventajosamenteadvantageouslyadverb

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