beneficio
/beneˈfiθjo/
The English phrase 'perk' is translated into Spanish as beneficio.
beneficio refers to a perk, benefit or advantage. While it can also mean 'profit' in a financial context, it is used to describe employment perks or advantages when discussing work-related benefits.
Meaning: perquisite (noun)
Which one should you use?
When used in the context of employment, beneficio specifically denotes a perk or benefit, distinguishing it from its other meaning of financial profit. The plural form of the word is beneficios, which translates to 'perks'.
How do you pronounce it?
/beneˈfiθjo/
Did you know?
- While beneficio covers perks, Spanish speakers often use the word prestación specifically for legally mandated benefits like health insurance or maternity leave.
- The word beneficio is a direct descendant of the Latin beneficium, which originally described a gift or a favor granted by a superior to an inferior.
- In many Spanish-speaking corporate environments, the English word 'perk' is actually used in Spanglish, whereas beneficio sounds more formal and administrative.
Examples in context
- La empresa ofrece diversos beneficios a sus empleados, como seguro médico y vales de alimentación.The company provides various perks to its employees, such as health insurance and meal vouchers.
- Obtener membresía en el club deportivo es una ventaja adicional del empleo.Gaining membership to the sports club is an additional perk of the job.
- El coche de empresa es un beneficio.The company car is a perk.
- Tengo el beneficio de trabajar desde casa.I have the perk of working from home.
- Ese beneficio no está en el contrato.That perk is not in the contract.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing their new job offers during a coffee break.
- Alejandro¿Qué beneficios ofrece la nueva empresa?What perks does the new company offer?
- MaríaTienen el beneficio de un seguro médico privado.They have the perk of private medical insurance.
- AlejandroEse es un beneficio excelente para ti, María.That is an excellent perk for you, María.
- MaríaSí, estoy muy contenta con la oferta.Yes, I am very happy with the offer.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry beneficio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beneficio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
