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masculine

/pɾoˈβetʃo/

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Translation

benefit, profit

Word origin

From Latin profectus ('progress, advance'), the past participle of proficere ('to make progress'), from pro ('forward') plus facere ('to do, to make').

Origin
Latin
Root
profectus
English cognates
profit, proficient

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralprovechos

Examples

¡Buen !

Enjoy your meal!

.

You must make the most of this opportunity.

gran .

The course was of great benefit to everyone.

ningún .

He got no benefit from his effort.

.

Studying languages is always worthwhile.

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This word is part of lesson 76.