"APROVECHAR" IN ENGLISH

Good morning everyone. Welcome back to the Daily Vitamin. I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Some time ago, we received the following question from a Spanish reader:

⇒ Could you please translate and explain the different meanings of the word APROVECHAR? For example, how do you say (in the middle of a meeting, for example) "Quiero aprovechar el momento para decir/hacer algo" or "Querer aprovechar la oportunidad (sacar provecho)"?

The Spanish verb aprovechar can be translated in different ways, but perhaps the most common are:
(1) to take advantage of
(2) to take the opportunity to (do something)

Following are two sample sentences with these expressions:

Sentence 1: I'd like to take advantage of this moment to remind you that we have to finish this project by May 29, 2026.

Sentence 2: I'd like to take the opportunity to remind you that we have to finish this project by May 29, 2026.

To get some writing practice in English, I encourage you to write a sentence or two with today's expression. You can post your writing on one of our social media sites (Facebook or Bluesky) and we will give you feedback about your writing ASAP.

All the best!