beneficios
/beh-neh-FEE-see-ohs/
benefits
"Beneficios" (benefits) can refer to general advantages or positive effects, like the thriving growth shown here.
beneficios(noun)
benefits
?general advantages or positive effects
,advantages
?upsides
perks
?employment extras like insurance or paid time off
📝 In Action
¿Cuáles son los beneficios de aprender un nuevo idioma?
A2What are the benefits of learning a new language?
Mi nuevo trabajo incluye beneficios de salud y vacaciones pagadas.
B1My new job includes health benefits and paid vacation.
Los beneficios del ejercicio se notan rápidamente.
A2The advantages of exercise are quickly noticeable.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural
Even though the singular 'beneficio' exists, this word is most often used in its plural form 'beneficios' because we usually refer to multiple positive things at once.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'De'
To link the benefit to the source, use 'de' (of): 'los beneficios del yoga' (the benefits of yoga).
When referring to financial earnings, "beneficios" means profits.
beneficios(noun)
profits
?financial earnings
,earnings
?money gained from a sale or investment
gains
?increase in value
📝 In Action
La compañía distribuyó los beneficios entre sus accionistas.
B1The company distributed the profits among its shareholders.
Esperamos ver un aumento en los beneficios para fin de año.
B2We hope to see an increase in earnings by the end of the year.
💡 Grammar Points
Financial Context
When talking about money and business, 'beneficios' almost always means the money left over after all costs are covered.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: beneficios
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'beneficios' in the financial sense (Meaning 2: profits)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'beneficio' (singular) used often?
Yes, but less frequently than the plural form. You might see 'beneficio' when talking about a single good result or a specific type of aid, like 'el beneficio fiscal' (the tax benefit). However, when listing multiple good things, always use 'beneficios'.
How is 'beneficios' different from 'ganancias'?
They are very similar, especially in business. 'Beneficios' (profits) is often the more formal term, while 'ganancias' (earnings/winnings) is a bit broader and can also mean money earned from things like gambling or sales.