aventajado
gifted, outstanding
adjective ah-ben-tah-HAH-doh Rare
Origin: From aventajar (to surpass), from ventaja (advantage)
Also means
advantaged
Usage Note
Aventajado describes a person who stands out — especially a gifted or high-achieving student: un alumno aventajado is an outstanding pupil. As an adjective formed from aventajar it carries the idea of surpassing others. It is not commonly used outside educational or comparative contexts and would sound elevated in everyday speech.
Examples
"Es un alumno aventajado en matemáticas."
Natural Translation
He is an outstanding student in mathematics.
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