aprovechar
1 vtr u to make the most of: hemos aprovechado mucho el rato, we’ve done a lot in a short time u (la situación) to take advantage of: aprovechamos la ocasión para explicarle nuestro proyecto, we seized the opportunity to explain our project to him|2 vi ¡que aproveche!, enjoy your meal!, bon appétit!
n aprovecharse vr to use to one’s advantage, 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.