Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/beneˈfisjo/

Translation options

• benefit
• profit
• gain
• advantage

Meaning

"Beneficio" in Spanish has several meanings depending on the context. It is commonly used to refer to a benefit, profit, gain, or advantage that someone obtains from something. This word can be found across several domains such as general language, economics, law, medicine, polytechnical fields, theater, and in the context of Chile and America. "Beneficio" is a term that is more often used in both oral and written Spanish, especially in professional contexts.

Example Sentences

1. El beneficio de una dieta equilibrada es una mejor salud general. (The benefit of a balanced diet is better overall health.)
2. Los empleados recibirán un beneficio adicional por su excelente desempeño. (The employees will receive an additional benefit for their excellent performance.)

Idiomatic Expressions

• "A beneficio de inventario" (to benefit from inventory) - This is a legal term used in inheritance cases where heirs can limit their liability for debts from the deceased to the value of the assets inherited.

• Mi abogado me recomendó aceptar la herencia a beneficio de inventario. (My lawyer advised me to accept the inheritance to benefit from inventory.)

• "Sin beneficio de inventario" (without benefit from inventory) - This is also a legal term used when an heir accepts an inheritance along with all the assets and debts of the deceased.

• El hijo mayor aceptó la herencia sin beneficio de inventario. (The eldest son accepted the inheritance without benefit from inventory.)

Etymology

"Beneficio" comes from the Latin word "beneficium," which means favor or service. In Latin, "bene" means well, and "facere" means to do, which together form "beneficium." Over time, the term evolved into Spanish as "beneficio."

Synonyms

• Ventaja (advantage)
• Utilidad (utility)
• Ganancia (gain)

Antonyms

• Desventaja (disadvantage)
• Pérdida (loss)