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aprovechamiento

use

noun ah-proh-beh-chah-MYEN-toh Rare
People & Society Community

Also means

exploitation

Usage Note

Aprovechamiento refers to the productive use or exploitation of a resource — aprovechamiento del agua, aprovechamiento forestal. It has a broadly positive connotation of making good use of something, distinguishing it from explotación, which can suggest overuse or abuse. The verb is aprovechar; learners should note the reflexive aprovecharse de means 'to take advantage of someone', which carries a negative connotation.

Examples

"El aprovechamiento de las energías renovables es clave."

Natural Translation

The use of renewable energies is key.

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