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"Benefits" is a form of "benefit", a noun which is often translated as "el beneficio". "Takings" is a plural noun which is often translated as "la recaudación". Learn more about the difference between "takings" and "benefits" below.
takings(
tey
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kihngs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (earnings)
a. la recaudación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Most of the takings came from DVD sales.La mayor parte de la recaudación provenía de las ventas de DVD.
b. la taquilla (F) (cinema)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The takings didn't even cover the production costs.La taquilla no cubrió siquiera los gastos de producción.
taking
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (seizing)
a. la toma (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
After the taking of the castle, the soldiers took the king prisoner.Tras la toma del castillo, los soldados tomaron al rey prisionero.
b. la conquista (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The taking of the city was the first step in winning the war.La conquista de la ciudad era el primer paso para ganar la guerra.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (attractive)
a. atractivo
Sam had a frank and easygoing manner that was very taking.Sam tenía una actitud franca y tranquila que resultó bastante atractiva.
benefit(
beh
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nuh
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fiht
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (advantage)
a. el beneficio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
These resources have been exploited for the benefit of others.Estos recursos se han explotado en beneficio de otros.
b. el provecho (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My parents get little benefit from technology.Mis padres sacan poco provecho de la tecnología.
c. la ventaja (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Shopping online has many benefits.Comprar en línea tiene muchas ventajas.
a. la prestación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Welfare benefits are for those who need help.Las prestaciones sociales son para aquellos que necesitan ayuda.
b. el subsidio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Applications for unemployment benefit should be submitted online.El subsidio de desempleo debe solicitarse en línea.
a. la función benéfica (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A benefit for Syrian refugees is being organized.Se está organizando una función benéfica para los refugiados de Siria.
4. (perk)
a. el beneficio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
This employer offers an interesting set of benefits.Esta empresa ofrece un conjunto de beneficios interesante.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
5. (to profit)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. beneficiar
This program benefits the less fortunate.Este programa beneficia a los menos afortunados.
