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approfittare

take advantage

verb ap-proh-feet-TAH-reh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: from profitto, 'profit'

Also means

make the most of

Usage Note

Approfittare is built with di: approfittare di qualcosa ('to make the most of something') but also approfittare di qualcuno ('to take unfair advantage of someone'). The polite ne approfitto per... means 'I'll take the chance to...'.

Examples

"Approfitto del sole per uscire."

Natural Translation

I'm taking advantage of the sun to go out.

Literal Translation

I-take-advantage of-the sun to go-out.

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