take advantage of

aprovechar

Usar algo que tienes a tu disposición porque te resulta útil.

En inglés sencillo: To use something available to you because it is helpful or useful.

• Take advantage of the free lessons.
• We took advantage of the sunshine and went swimming.
• Are you taking advantage of your library membership?

Cómo se usa: take advantage of something (We took advantage of the free bus service.)

Sinónimos: make use of, use

Expresiones frecuentes: take advantage of something, take advantage of discounts

aprovecharse de, explotar

Usar injustamente a alguien o su situación para obtener un beneficio propio.

En inglés sencillo: To use someone or their situation unfairly for your own benefit.

• Do not take advantage of her kindness.
• The company took advantage of workers who needed jobs.
• He felt that his friends were taking advantage of him.

Cómo se usa: take advantage of someone/something (They took advantage of her lack of experience.)

Sinónimos: exploit, use

Expresiones frecuentes: take advantage of someone, take advantage of kindness