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1 aprovecharse
1 (de alguien) to take advantage (de, of); (de algo) to make the most (de, of)* * *to take advantage, exploit* * *VPR1) (=abusar) to take advantagelo puedes usar, pero sin aprovecharte — you can use it but don't take advantage
2) Esp (=sacar provecho de) to make the most ofhay que aprovecharse de que tenemos tiempo libre — we have to make the most of the fact that we have free time
3) [en sentido sexual]•
aprovecharse de — [+ adulto] to take advantage of; [+ niño] to abuse* * *(v.) = profit, screw, further + Posesivo + own interest, milkEx. In what respects can a student profit from a knowledge of abstracts and by developing abstracting skills?.Ex. The article is entitled 'Are you being screwed electronically? -- ethical issues in an electronic age'.Ex. Hypocrites are generally regarded as morally-corrupt, cynical egoists who consciously and deliberately deceive others in order to further their own interests.Ex. A satisfactory balance between public and private involvement has not yet been reached and the companies involved are milking public funds.* * *aprovecharse(de)(v.) = take + advantage (of), piggyback [piggy-back], cash in on, prey on/upon, tap into, leverage, make + an opportunity (out) of, ride (on) + Posesivo + coattailsEx: It is not surprising that the networks discussed later have all taken advantage of computer processing in some form or another.
Ex: His logic is simple: People need the help of others to be truly creative -- thought breeds thought and ideas 'piggyback' on other ideas.Ex: At the same time, veteran fiction writers and new authors cashing in on fame from other media continued to rule the lists.Ex: From being a predator, England was becoming a major commercial power on whose ships others preyed.Ex: It is clear that a powerful and mysterious force is pushing seniors toward greater volunteer involvement, and nonprofit groups should tap into this particularly civic age group before the Indian summer of volunteering reaches its end.Ex: Information seeking in electronic environments will become a collaboration among end user and various electronic systems such that users leverage their heuristic power and machines leverage algorithmic power.Ex: Unfortunately, there are some trying to make an opportunity out of this very turbulant situation.Ex: Riding the coattails of Barack Obama, Democrats picked up seven seats held by Republicans in Tuesday's election to match the seven it gained two years ago.(v.) = profit, screw, further + Posesivo + own interest, milkEx: In what respects can a student profit from a knowledge of abstracts and by developing abstracting skills?.
Ex: The article is entitled 'Are you being screwed electronically? -- ethical issues in an electronic age'.Ex: Hypocrites are generally regarded as morally-corrupt, cynical egoists who consciously and deliberately deceive others in order to further their own interests.Ex: A satisfactory balance between public and private involvement has not yet been reached and the companies involved are milking public funds.* * *
■aprovecharse verbo reflexivo to use to one's advantage, to take advantage: se aprovechó de Juan, she took advantage of Juan
aprovéchate de mi buen humor y pídeme lo que quieras, make the most of my good mood and ask for anything you want
' aprovecharse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abusar
- sangrar
- sardina
- aprovechar
English:
cash in
- draw on
- exploit
- play on
- play upon
- advantage
- cash
* * *vpr1. [sacar provecho] to take advantage (de of);nos aprovechamos de que teníamos coche para ir a la ciudad we took advantage of the fact that we had a car to go to the city;se aprovechó de que nadie vigilaba para salir sin pagar she took advantage of the fact that nobody was watching to leave without paying;aprovecharse de las desgracias ajenas to benefit from other people's misfortunes2. [abusar de alguien] to take advantage (de of);todo el mundo se aprovecha de la ingenuidad de Marta everyone takes advantage of Marta's gullible nature;fue acusado de aprovecharse de una menor he was accused of child abuse* * *v/r take advantage (de of)* * *vraprovecharse de : to take advantage of, to exploit* * * -
2 aprovecharse
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3 aprovecharse (de)
(v.) = take + advantage (of), piggyback [piggy-back], cash in on, prey on/upon, tap into, leverage, make + an opportunity (out) of, ride (on) + Posesivo + coattailsEx. It is not surprising that the networks discussed later have all taken advantage of computer processing in some form or another.Ex. His logic is simple: People need the help of others to be truly creative -- thought breeds thought and ideas 'piggyback' on other ideas.Ex. At the same time, veteran fiction writers and new authors cashing in on fame from other media continued to rule the lists.Ex. From being a predator, England was becoming a major commercial power on whose ships others preyed.Ex. It is clear that a powerful and mysterious force is pushing seniors toward greater volunteer involvement, and nonprofit groups should tap into this particularly civic age group before the Indian summer of volunteering reaches its end.Ex. Information seeking in electronic environments will become a collaboration among end user and various electronic systems such that users leverage their heuristic power and machines leverage algorithmic power.Ex. Unfortunately, there are some trying to make an opportunity out of this very turbulant situation.Ex. Riding the coattails of Barack Obama, Democrats picked up seven seats held by Republicans in Tuesday's election to match the seven it gained two years ago. -
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5 aprovecharse de
• avail oneself of• benefit from• cash in on• profit by• take advantage of -
6 aprovecharse de
v.to take advantage of, to cash in on, to avail oneself of, to benefit from. -
7 aprovecharse al máximo de
(v.) = make + the best ofEx. Careful cooperative planning is needed to make the best of these resources.* * *(v.) = make + the best ofEx: Careful cooperative planning is needed to make the best of these resources.
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8 aprovecharse de + Posesivo + posición
(v.) = take + advantage of + Posesivo + positionEx. He had always anathematized those who took unscrupulous advantage of their positions, and those who succumbed to their insolent methods.* * *(v.) = take + advantage of + Posesivo + positionEx: He had always anathematized those who took unscrupulous advantage of their positions, and those who succumbed to their insolent methods.
Spanish-English dictionary > aprovecharse de + Posesivo + posición
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9 aprovecharse de las ventajas que ambas partes ofrecen
(v.) = get + the best of both worldsEx. He suggested a method of getting the best of both worlds: retaining the syntactical relationships while making separate entries for each significant word.* * *(v.) = get + the best of both worldsEx: He suggested a method of getting the best of both worlds: retaining the syntactical relationships while making separate entries for each significant word.
Spanish-English dictionary > aprovecharse de las ventajas que ambas partes ofrecen
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10 aprovecharse de las ventajas que cada parte ofrece
(v.) = get + the best of all worldsEx. In our opinion, what CAS did was to duck the risk and to try to get the best of all worlds.* * *(v.) = get + the best of all worldsEx: In our opinion, what CAS did was to duck the risk and to try to get the best of all worlds.
Spanish-English dictionary > aprovecharse de las ventajas que cada parte ofrece
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11 aprovecharse de recursos
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12 aprovecharse de una oportunidad
(v.) = grab + opportunity, capitalise on + opportunityEx. Publishers would like to grab the business opportunities created by recent technological progress.Ex. Perhaps the 2 most important factors in capitalising on opportunities and reducing risks in the acquisition of information companies is the application of a careful screening procedure = Quizás los dos factores más importantes para aprovechar oportunidades y reducir riesgos en la adquisición de empresas dedicadas a la información es la aplicación de un procedimiento cuidadoso de selección.* * *(v.) = grab + opportunity, capitalise on + opportunityEx: Publishers would like to grab the business opportunities created by recent technological progress.
Ex: Perhaps the 2 most important factors in capitalising on opportunities and reducing risks in the acquisition of information companies is the application of a careful screening procedure = Quizás los dos factores más importantes para aprovechar oportunidades y reducir riesgos en la adquisición de empresas dedicadas a la información es la aplicación de un procedimiento cuidadoso de selección.Spanish-English dictionary > aprovecharse de una oportunidad
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13 aprovecharse de una oportunidad pasajera
(v.) = jump on + the bandwagonEx. While there is a sense of urgency to jump on the Internet bandwagon, professionals still have time to learn and assimilate this new electronic culture.* * *(v.) = jump on + the bandwagonEx: While there is a sense of urgency to jump on the Internet bandwagon, professionals still have time to learn and assimilate this new electronic culture.
Spanish-English dictionary > aprovecharse de una oportunidad pasajera
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14 aprovecharse del interés general por Algo
(v.) = exploit + appealEx. Towards the end of the century a few makers exploited the antiquarian appeal of laid hand-made paper by reviving the single-faced laid mould.* * *(v.) = exploit + appealSpanish-English dictionary > aprovecharse del interés general por Algo
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15 aprovecharse del mercado
(v.) = skim + the marketEx. Some CD-ROM publishers charge as much as possible and skim the market for the fastest and highest possible return.* * *(v.) = skim + the marketEx: Some CD-ROM publishers charge as much as possible and skim the market for the fastest and highest possible return.
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16 aprovecharse del sistema
(v.) = game + the system, milk + the systemEx. Doctors often ' game the system' by manipulating the organ allocation system to favor patients of their choosing.Ex. It seems that America is the land of opportunity to milk the system.* * *(v.) = game + the system, milk + the systemEx: Doctors often ' game the system' by manipulating the organ allocation system to favor patients of their choosing.
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17 aprovecharse económicamente
(v.) = line + Posesivo + (own) pocket(s)Ex. A number of Antiquaries feared that it was all a plot hatched by 'a few designing members' to line their own pockets.* * *(v.) = line + Posesivo + (own) pocket(s)Ex: A number of Antiquaries feared that it was all a plot hatched by 'a few designing members' to line their own pockets.
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18 aprovecharse de la ocasión
• benefit from the opportunity• strike while the iron is hotDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > aprovecharse de la ocasión
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19 aprovecharse de la ocasión de
• benefit from the opportunity to• take the offensive• take the opposite viewDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > aprovecharse de la ocasión de
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20 aprovecharse inmediato de
• take immediate advantage ofDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > aprovecharse inmediato de
См. также в других словарях:
aprovecharse — {{#}}{{LM SynA03166}}{{〓}} {{CLAVE A03096}}{{\}}{{CLAVE}}{{/}}{{\}}SINÓNIMOS Y ANTÓNIMOS:{{/}} {{[}}aprovechar(se){{]}} {{《}}▍ v.{{》}} = {{<}}1{{>}} {{♂}}(sacar provecho){{♀}} emplear • utilizar • usar • servirse • explotar • beneficiarse •… … Diccionario de uso del español actual con sinónimos y antónimos
aprovecharse — v. tocar, manosear, toquetear con fines sexuales. ❙ «El moro se aprovechó de Gela...» Raúl del Pozo, Noche de tahúres. ❙ «...donde había oscuridad [...] se aprovechó de lo lindo, manoseando a Ari...» El Siglo, 27.3.97. ❙ ▄▀ «Pedro se ha… … Diccionario del Argot "El Sohez"
aprovecharse — abusar sexualmente; disfrutar sexualmente; cf. abusar; comadre, ¡a dónde hemos llegado! ¡Ya ni en los curas se puede confiar! Así es, comadre, los curas se aprovechan de los niños , el profe Ricardo se estaba aprovechando de la Panchita y ella se … Diccionario de chileno actual
aprovecharse — aprovechar(se) 1. Cuando significa ‘utilizar [algo] de modo provechoso’, es transitivo: «Aprovechando la oscuridad, se dejaba meter mano por un chiquillo moreno» (Paz Materia [Bol. 2002]). No debe anteponerse la preposición de al complemento… … Diccionario panhispánico de dudas
chupar del bote — Aprovecharse de un bien que es común. Hay muchos políticos que lo único que hacen, en vez de ayudar, es chupar del bote … Diccionario de dichos y refranes
pegársele a alguien algo de la masa — Aprovecharse, quien maneja intereses, de ello … Enciclopedia Universal
codear — aprovecharse desplazando a otro; avanzar en forma ilícita; desplazar o intentar desplazar a otro con maniobra ilícita; cf. estirar el codo, tirar el codo, meter el codo, codo; en La Moneda todos se codean para alcanzar un cargo un poco mejor , en … Diccionario de chileno actual
gustarle a él no más — aprovecharse; disfrutar con exclusividad de otros; no dejar que otros se beneficien; aplicar norma conveniente sólo para uno; ser sinvergüenza; ser egoísta; cf. fresco de raja, te gusta a ti no más; a los políticos les gusta a ellos no más; ellos … Diccionario de chileno actual
huevonear — aprovecharse de alguien; mortificar; mofarse; tratar como imbécil; ridiculizar; cf. mangonear, agarrar pa l hueveo, huevear, huevonada, huevón; tienes que puro irte de esta empresa; hace tiempo que te están huevoneando aquí y no te van a dar… … Diccionario de chileno actual
mariconearse a alguien — aprovecharse; engañar; traicionar confianza, sacar provecho de la debilidad de alguien; cf. mandar a guardar, cagar, mariconear; Caín se mariconeó a Abel, Bruto se mariconeó al gran Julio César y, guardando las proporciones, Pinochet se mariconeó … Diccionario de chileno actual
pegar en la pera — aprovecharse; no pagar; cf. correrse, hacer huevón, bolsear, pechar; el Andrés se lo pasa pegándonos en la pera; no paga nunca nada , si invitas al Pancho, te va a pegar en la pera … Diccionario de chileno actual