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masculine

/beneˈfiθjo/

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Translation

benefit, profit

Word origin

From Latin beneficium ('a kindness, a favour'), from bene ('well') and facere ('to do'). The same root gives English 'benefit' and 'beneficial'.

Origin
Latin
Root
beneficium
English cognates
benefit, beneficial

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralbeneficios

Examples

muchos .

The new plan brings many benefits for everyone.

gran .

The company closed the year with a large profit.

.

Doing sport is a benefit for your health.

¿ ?

What benefit do I get from this deal?

.

They shared the profits among the partners.

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This word is part of lesson 36.