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"Beneficiado" is a noun which is often translated as "beneficiary", and "beneficiario" is a noun which is also often translated as "beneficiary". Learn more about the difference between "beneficiado" and "beneficiario" below.
el beneficiado, la beneficiada()
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. beneficiary
Paula y Andrea fueron las beneficiadas del testamento.Paula and Andrea were the will's beneficiaries.
2. (religious)
a. incumbent
Los beneficiados recibían una recompensa económica que provenía del diezmo.Incumbents received an economic gratification that came from the tithe.
el beneficiario, la beneficiaria()
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (general)
a. beneficiary
Los nietos del Sr. Smith fueron los beneficiarios de su testamento.Mr. Smith's grandchildren were the beneficiaries of his will.
b. payee (of a check)
El beneficiario del cheque es el único que puede cobrarlo.The check's payee is the only one who can cash it.
