behalf

en nombre de

Indica que alguien habla o actúa en nombre de otra persona o grupo.

En inglés sencillo: Used when someone acts or speaks for another person or group.

• I accepted the award on her behalf.
• He signed the letter on behalf of the company.
• Can you speak on my behalf at the meeting?

Cómo se usa: on behalf of someone (I am calling on behalf of my father.); on someone’s behalf (She collected the parcel on my behalf.)

Expresiones frecuentes: on behalf of someone, on someone’s behalf

en beneficio de

Indica que algo se hace para ayudar a alguien o proteger sus intereses.

En inglés sencillo: Used when something is done to help or protect someone’s interests.

• She worked tirelessly on the children’s behalf.
• They raised funds in behalf of injured workers.
• His efforts on our behalf saved many jobs.

Cómo se usa: in behalf of someone (The charity campaigns in behalf of vulnerable families.)

Expresiones frecuentes: in behalf of someone, on someone’s behalf