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ventaja

ben-TAH-hah/benˈta.xa/

“ventaja” means “advantage” in Spanish (general benefit or superiority).

advantage, benefit

Also: lead
NounfA2
A storybook illustration of two runners in a footrace. One runner is significantly ahead of the other runner on a track, illustrating a clear advantage.

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Estudiar en el extranjero te da una gran **ventaja** profesional.

A2

Studying abroad gives you a big professional advantage.

Con el gol, el equipo local tomó la **ventaja** de dos a uno.

B1

With the goal, the home team took the two-to-one lead.

La principal **ventaja** de este método es su simplicidad.

A2

The main benefit of this method is its simplicity.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sacar ventaja – to gain/get an advantage
  • llevar la ventaja – to have the lead
  • aprovechar la ventaja – to make the most of the advantage

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Words that translate to "ventaja" in Spanish:

advantage→benefit→lead→

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Quick Quiz: ventaja

Question 1 of 2

Which phrase correctly means 'to gain an advantage'?

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👥 Word Family▼
desventaja(disadvantage) — Noun
ventajoso(advantageous) — Adjective
aventajar(to surpass or be ahead of) — Verb
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the older Spanish word *avantaje*, which itself came from Medieval Latin *avantāticum*. The root is related to the idea of being 'in front' (*ante*), suggesting a position of superiority or being ahead of others.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: avantagePortuguese: vantagem

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'take advantage of' in a positive, beneficial way?

While 'tomar ventaja' exists, for positive uses (like taking advantage of an opportunity), it's much better to use the verb *aprovechar*. For example: 'Aprovecha la oportunidad' (Take advantage of the opportunity).

Is 'ventaja' related to 'viento' (wind)?

No, they look similar but have different origins. *Ventaja* comes from roots meaning 'in front' or 'forward,' while *viento* (wind) comes from the Latin word *ventus*.