ventajas

ben-TA-has/benˈtaxas/

“ventajas” means “advantages” in Spanish (positive factors or benefits).

advantages

Also: pros, benefits

NounfA2

A person standing on top of a tall step stool to easily reach a high shelf, illustrating an advantage.

📝 In Action

Vivir en el centro tiene muchas ventajas.

Living downtown has many advantages.

Debemos analizar las ventajas y desventajas del plan.

We must analyze the pros and cons of the plan.

Una de las ventajas es que el transporte es gratuito.

One of the benefits is that transport is free.

Word Connections

Synonyms

beneficios (benefits)
provechos (profits/gains)

Antonyms

desventajas (disadvantages)
inconvenientes (drawbacks)

Common Collocations

ventajas y desventajas – pros and cons
sacar ventaja – to take advantage / to get an edge

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ventajas" in Spanish:

advantages→benefits→pros→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ventajas

Question 1 of 1

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the advantages'?

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👥 Word Family▼

ventaja(advantage) — Noun

ventajoso(advantageous) — Adjective

aventajar(to overtake/exceed) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

cajas bajaspajas

📚 Etymology▼

From the Old French word 'avantage', which comes from 'avant' meaning 'before' or 'ahead'. It describes the state of being in a forward position compared to others.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: advantagesFrench: avantagesItalian: vantaggi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'ventajas' and 'beneficios'?

They are very similar! 'Ventajas' usually refers to 'pros' or competitive edges in a situation. 'Beneficios' is often used for 'benefits' in a professional context (like job benefits) or health benefits.