Spanish Word of the Day
aprovechar
/ah-pro-veh-CHAR/ • verb — 22nd of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to make good use of something; to take advantage of an opportunity
Examples
- Deberías aprovechar el tiempo libre para estudiar.
(You should make use of your free time to study.) - Aproveché la oferta para comprar libros.
(I took advantage of the sale to buy books.) - Siempre aprovecha las oportunidades que se presentan.
(He always takes advantage of the opportunities that come up.)
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Conjugation
| Person | Presente | Pretérito Indefinido |
|---|---|---|
| yo | aprovecho | aproveché |
| tú | aprovechas | aprovechaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | aprovecha | aprovechó |
| nosotros | aprovechamos | aprovechamos |
| vosotros | aprovecháis | aprovechasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | aprovechan | aprovecharon |
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This word is very common in everyday Spanish when talking about making use of time, resources, or opportunities. It can be neutral or positive, depending on context.
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