This is the 3111th most frequent Portuguese word.
beneficiados
"Beneficiados" means "benefited" or "those who have been benefited."
In this sentence, "beneficiados" is used to indicate those who received benefits, specifically scholarships within the context of the program.
Os participantes do programa foram beneficiados com bolsas de estudo.
The program participants were benefited with scholarships.
Here, "beneficiados" is used in a passive construction to specify individuals who gained advantages due to the tax reduction.
Os consumidores foram beneficiados pela redução dos impostos sobre produtos.
The consumers were benefited by the reduction of taxes on products.
"Beneficiados" expresses the feeling or state of having received positive effects, referring to the residents impacted by urbanization policies.