estábamos favoreciendo
favorecer
favorecer(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to help)
a. to favor (formal) (United States)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Regionalism used in the United States
Este programa de alimentación favorecerá a las familias necesitadas.This nutrition program will favor families in need.
b. to favour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Un mejor entrenamiento de los maestros favorece a todos los estudiantes.Better training of teachers favours all pupils.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Era el día perfecto para una boda; hasta el clima nos favoreció.It was a perfect day for a wedding; even the weather was on our side.
La justicia debería favorecer a la víctima.Justice should be on the side of the victim.
a. to encourage
La reducción de las tasas de interés por parte de la Reserva Federal favorecerá la generación de empleo.The Federal Reserve's reduction of interest rates will encourage job creation.
b. to assist in
El propósito de este proyecto es favorecer el desarrollo de microempresas.The purpose of this project is to assist in the development of small businesses.
c. to help
Necesitamos favorecer el acceso de las mujeres a mejores oportunidades laborales.We need to help women have access to better employment opportunities.
a. to suit
Te favorece mucho ese nuevo color de pelo; ¡te ves más joven!That new hair color really suits you; you look younger!
b. to look good on
Está claro que los pantalones ajustados le favorecen.Definitively, tight pants look good on him.
c. to be flattering
Me gusta la foto de tu pasaporte; te favorece.I like your passport photo, it's very flattering.
favorecerse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to benefit
Él solo dona a obras benéficas para favorecerse de las rebajas de impuestos.He only makes donations to charity in order to benefit from tax reductions.
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