el
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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