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aprovechar

to take advantage of, to make use of

verb ah-proh-beh-CHAHR Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

to make the most of

Usage Note

Aprovechar is positive in nuance — making good use of time, resources, or opportunities (aprovecha el tiempo, make the most of your time). The reflexive aprovecharse de tilts negative, meaning 'to take advantage of someone' in an exploitative sense. In Spain ¡que aproveche! is a common mealtime wish similar to 'enjoy your meal'.

Examples

"Debes aprovechar esta oportunidad."

Natural Translation

You should take advantage of this opportunity.

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