Italian Expression · Intermediate
approfittare di
to take advantage of
Pronunciation: ap-pro-fit-TA-re di
Meaning
To make good use of an opportunity, or sometimes to exploit a situation or person.
Example
Dobbiamo approfittare di questa offerta speciale.
We must take advantage of this special offer.
Practice tips
- Practice approfittare di out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.