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"Somehow" is an adverb which is often translated as "de algún modo", and "take advantage of" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "aprovechar". Learn more about the difference between "somehow" and "take advantage of" below.
somehow(
suhm
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hau
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. de algún modo
They somehow managed to run into each other and both end up with head injuries.De algún modo se chocaron y ambos terminaron con heridas en la cabeza.
b. de alguna manera
They came from behind somehow and won the game.Iban perdiendo pero de alguna manera acabaron ganando el partido.
c. de alguna forma
I don't know what happened, but we somehow survived the hurricane.No sé lo qué pasó, pero de alguna forma sobrevivimos el huracán.
a. por alguna razón
You look different somehow. - Well, I got a haircut yesterday.Te ves diferente por alguna razón. - Bueno, me cortaron el cabello ayer.
b. no sé por qué
Somehow, Alice was chosen to be the class president.No sé por qué, pero escogieron a Alice para ser la presidenta de la clase.
take advantage of(
teyk
uhd
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vahn
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ihj
uhv
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. aprovechar
We took full advantage of the hotel's leisure facilities.Aprovechamos al máximo las instalaciones recreativas del hotel.
b. beneficiarse de
Many people take advantage of the discounts after Christmas.Mucha gente se beneficia de las rebajas después de la Navidad.
c. sacar partido de
The basketball team failed to take advantage of their opponent's weak defense.El equipo de baloncesto no supo sacar partido de la defensa débil de su oponente.
d. sacar provecho a
You have to take advantage of this great opportunity that has come your way.Tienes que sacar provecho a esta gran oportunidad que se te presenta.
a. aprovecharse de
That professor takes advantage of his teacher's aid by making her grade all the exams.Ese profesor se aprovecha de su asistente por mandar que califique todos los exámenes.
3. (to seduce)
a. abusar de (old-fashioned)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
You took advantage of my daughter. You must now face the consequences.Abusaste de mi hija. Ahora tendrás que atenerte a las consecuencias.
