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provecho

pro-BEH-chohpɾoˈβetʃo

“provecho” means “benefit” in Spanish (a helpful or good effect).

benefit, enjoy your meal

Also: advantage, profit
NounmA2
Latin America
A small green plant flourishing and growing in a gardener's hands, representing a positive benefit.

📝 In Action

¡Buen provecho! Que disfruten la cena.

A1

Enjoy your meal! Hope you enjoy dinner.

Él siempre intenta sacar provecho de sus errores.

B1

He always tries to get some benefit from his mistakes.

Leí el manual pero no le saqué mucho provecho.

B2

I read the manual but I didn't get much out of it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sacar provecho – to take advantage of / to make the most of
  • en su propio provecho – for one's own benefit

Idioms & Expressions

  • ¡Buen provecho! – The standard way to say 'Enjoy your meal' or 'Bon appétit'.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "provecho" in Spanish:

advantage→benefit→profit→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: provecho

Question 1 of 2

What should you say if you walk past a friend who is eating lunch?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
aprovechar(to take advantage of) — Verb
aprovechado(resourceful or opportunistic) — Adjective
aprovechamiento(utilization) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'profectus', which means progress, growth, or success. It shares the same root as the English word 'profit'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: proveitoItalian: profitto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is '¡Provecho!' formal or informal?

It is neutral and polite. You can say it to your boss, a friend, or even a stranger in a restaurant.

Is there a difference between 'Provecho' and 'Buen provecho'?

Not really. 'Buen provecho' is the full version, and '¡Provecho!' is just a shorter, slightly more casual way of saying the same thing.