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How to Say "benefits" in Spanish

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beneficios

beh-neh-FEE-see-ohs/be.neˈfi.sjos/

nounA2general
Use 'beneficios' for general positive outcomes, advantages, or profits resulting from something.
A healthy, lush green plant growing rapidly out of rich soil, symbolizing positive effects or general advantages.

Examples

¿Cuáles son los beneficios de aprender un nuevo idioma?

What are the benefits of learning a new language?

Mi nuevo trabajo incluye beneficios de salud y vacaciones pagadas.

My new job includes health benefits and paid vacation.

Los beneficios del ejercicio se notan rápidamente.

The advantages of exercise are quickly noticeable.

Always Plural

Even though the singular 'beneficio' exists, this word is most often used in its plural form 'beneficios' because we usually refer to multiple positive things at once.

ventajas

/ben-TA-has//benˈtaxas/

nounA2general
Choose 'ventajas' when referring to specific helpful features or favorable circumstances that make something better or easier.
A person standing on top of a tall step stool to easily reach a high shelf, illustrating an advantage.

Examples

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.

It's always feminine

Since this is a feminine word, always use feminine helpers like 'las' or 'muchas' (e.g., 'las ventajas', not 'los ventajas').

Plural form

This is the plural form of 'ventaja'. In Spanish, we add '-s' to the end of words that end in a vowel to show there is more than one.

Gender Mismatch

Mistake:muchos ventajas

Correction: muchas ventajas

frutos

/froo-tohs//ˈfɾutos/

nounB1general
Use 'frutos' metaphorically to describe the positive results or rewards that come after a period of hard work or effort.
A person holding a large, shiny golden trophy while standing in a lush green garden.

Examples

Al fin vemos los frutos de nuestro esfuerzo.

We are finally seeing the fruits of our effort.

Su dedicación dio grandes frutos en el proyecto.

His dedication bore great fruit in the project.

Abstract Plural

While you can use the singular 'fruto' for a result, the plural 'frutos' is very common when talking about multiple benefits or a general outcome of effort.

Beneficios vs. Ventajas

Learners often confuse 'beneficios' and 'ventajas'. Remember that 'beneficios' refers to general positive outcomes, while 'ventajas' highlights specific helpful features or points of superiority. Think of 'ventajas' as listing specific reasons why something is good, whereas 'beneficios' describes the overall good that comes from it.

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