beneficioso
“beneficioso” means “beneficial” in Spanish (producing a good or helpful result).
beneficial
Also: advantageous, helpful
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Comer verduras es beneficioso para la salud.
A1Eating vegetables is beneficial for your health.
El descanso es beneficioso después de un largo día de trabajo.
A2Rest is helpful after a long day of work.
El nuevo tratado comercial será beneficioso para ambos países.
B2The new trade treaty will be advantageous for both countries.
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Comes from the Latin word 'beneficium,' which combines 'bene' (well) and 'facere' (to do or make). It literally describes something that 'does well' for you.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'beneficioso' to describe a person?
It is rarely used for people. Usually, you use it for actions, habits, or things (like exercise or a law). To say a person is helpful, you would say 'servicial' or 'de gran ayuda'.
Is 'beneficioso' formal?
It is slightly more formal than 'bueno' (good), but it's very common in newspapers, news reports, and doctor's offices.
Does it ever go before the noun?
In poetic or very formal writing, it might, but in 99% of daily conversation, place it after the noun.