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benéfico

charitable, beneficial

adjective beh-NEH-fee-koh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: From Latin beneficus.

Usage Note

Benéfico describes something that is charitable or beneficent — un evento benéfico is a charity event or benefit concert. It also means simply beneficial or salutary: efectos benéficos para la salud. Do not confuse with beneficioso, which more narrowly means advantageous or helpful.

Examples

"Organizaron un concierto benéfico para los afectados."

Natural Translation

They organized a charity concert for those affected.

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