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"Aprovechado" is a form of "aprovechado", a noun which is often translated as "opportunist". "Ventajoso" is an adjective which is often translated as "advantageous". Learn more about the difference between "ventajoso" and "aprovechado" below.
ventajoso, el ventajoso, la ventajosa(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (beneficial)
a. advantageous
Los términos del tratado de paz fueron mutuamente ventajosos para ambas partes.The terms of the peace treaty were mutually advantageous for both parties.
b. favorable (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El tratamiento ha tenido resultados ventajosos en la salud de Martha.The treatment has had favorable results for Martha's health.
c. favourable (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mi aumento de sueldo fue muy ventajoso para la economía familiar.My salary increase was very favourable for the household finances.
2. (finance)
a. profitable
La exportación es más ventajosa para las compañías petroleras.Exportation is more profitable for oil companies.
3. (who takes advantage) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. opportunistic
Laura resultó ser una empleada ventajosa que robaba todas las ideas de sus colegas.Laura turned out to be an opportunistic employee who stole all her ideas from her colleagues.
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).
4. (person who takes advantage) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. opportunist
El ex-esposo de Claudia era un ventajoso que solo quería su dinero.Claudia's ex-husband was an opportunist who was only interested in her money.
el aprovechado, la aprovechada, aprovechado(
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a. opportunist
Ese tipo es un aprovechado: nunca pierde de vista la posibilidad de sacar beneficio de donde sea.That guy is an opportunist; he always has his eye on what he can gain from any situation.
b. freeloader (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Tus amigos son unos aprovechados. Nunca traen bebida a las fiestas.Your friends are a bunch of freeloaders. They never bring any drink to parties.
c. sponger (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Tu hijo es un aprovechado porque solo te trata bien cuando necesita dinero.Your son is a sponger; he only treats you well when he needs money.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (thrifty)
a. resourceful
Mi madre es muy aprovechada y a cualquier objeto le encuentra un uso.My mother is very resourceful; she can find a use for anything.
3. (diligent)
a. hard-working
Jaime es el estudiante más aprovechado de mi clase porque siempre saca sobresalientes.Jaime is the most hard-working student in my class; he always gets A's.
4. (utilized)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Esta fue una tarde bien aprovechada porque adelanté trabajo.The afternoon was well-spent because I got ahead with my work.
El espacio en este baño está mal aprovechado. Se podría poner una ducha en ese rincón.The space in this bathroom is badly used. You could put a shower in that corner.
