beneficio
“beneficio” means “benefit” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
benefit, advantage
Also: good
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Dormir ocho horas trae grandes beneficios a tu mente.
A2Sleeping eight hours brings great benefits to your mind.
Estudiar un idioma es un beneficio que dura toda la vida.
B1Studying a language is an advantage that lasts a lifetime.
profit, earnings
Also: margin
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La compañía espera un beneficio récord este trimestre.
B1The company expects a record profit this quarter.
Vendimos el coche con un pequeño beneficio.
B2We sold the car with a small gain.
benefit, allowance
Also: welfare payment
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El gobierno aprobó un nuevo beneficio para los jubilados.
B2The government approved a new benefit for retirees.
Ella solicitó el beneficio de desempleo después de ser despedida.
C1She applied for unemployment benefit after being fired.
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Words that translate to "beneficio" in Spanish:
advantage→allowance→benefit→earnings→good→margin→profit→welfare payment→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: beneficio
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'beneficio' in the sense of financial gain?
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Comes from the Latin word *beneficium*, which meant 'a kindness,' 'a favor,' or 'a service.' It combines *bene* (well) and *facere* (to do), literally meaning 'well-doing' or 'something well done for someone.'
First recorded: Medieval Latin period (used in legal texts)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'beneficio' the same as 'ventaja'?
They are very similar! 'Ventaja' usually means a superior position or edge over someone else ('an advantage in a race'). 'Beneficio' is generally a good result or positive outcome you receive, often related to health, money, or policy.
How do I say 'for the benefit of...'?
You should use the phrase 'en beneficio de...' (e.g., 'Lo hizo en beneficio de todos' - He did it for the benefit of everyone).