No. 1,080 in Catalan
aprofitat
Someone who takes advantage of opportunities or situations, often selfishly.
In a sentence
L'estudiant és molt aprofitat i sempre assimila ràpidament els conceptes.
The student is very capable and always learns the concepts quickly.
In this context, 'aprofitat' is used as a positive adjective describing someone who is diligent and capable in their studies.
Va trobar un moble vell i l'ha aprofitat per fer un prestatge.
He found an old piece of furniture and repurposed it to make a shelf.
Here, 'aprofitat' is the past participle of 'aprofitar', implying that an object has been reused or adapted ingeniously.
Feia fred a fora, així que van aprofitar per quedar-se a casa a estudiar.
It was cold outside, so they took advantage of the opportunity to stay home and study.
This usage exemplifies the verb 'aprofitar' in its reflective form, indicating using an opportunity or situation effectively.
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