favorecer
“favorecer” means “to benefit” in Spanish (helping a situation or person).
to benefit, to suit
Also: to promote, to favor
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Ese color azul te favorece mucho.
A2That blue color suits you a lot.
Las nuevas leyes favorecen a las pequeñas empresas.
B1The new laws benefit small businesses.
El clima cálido favorece el crecimiento de estas plantas.
B2The warm climate promotes the growth of these plants.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: favorecer
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence means 'That dress makes you look great'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'favorere', which meant to be well-inclined toward someone or to support them.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'favorecer' always about looking good?
No! While it's very common in fashion, its most common formal use is about anything that provides an advantage or helps a situation improve, like a new policy benefiting the economy.
What's the difference between 'favorecer' and 'beneficiar'?
They are often interchangeable. However, 'favorecer' is the only one used for physical appearance (how clothes fit), while 'beneficiar' is more strictly about receiving a profit or a tangible advantage.
Does 'favorecer' imply cheating or unfairness?
It can. If a referee 'favorece' one team, it means they are showing favoritism or being biased, just like in English.