noun
la ventaja
advantage
Es una situación o condición que hace que alguien o algo tenga más posibilidad de éxito que los demás.
Definition & meaning
The word ventaja generally refers to a favorable circumstance or condition that gives someone a superior position or a better chance of success. It can be used in several contexts:
- Benefit or edge: An advantage gained over others in a competition, discussion, or situation. For example, having a head start in a race.
- Gain or profit: A benefit or positive result derived from an action or situation.
- Sports: In games like tennis, it refers to the point scored immediately after deuce.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (la ventaja).
- Word origin: It comes from the Old French word avantage, which is related to the prefix avant- (meaning "before" or "forward"). This highlights the sense of being ahead or in a leading position.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Una ventaja de vivir aquí es la tranquilidad.noun
An advantage of living here is the tranquility.
Ella explicó cada ventaja del nuevo sistema.noun
She explained each advantage of the new system.
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