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Italian

benefico

/beˈnɛ.fi.ko/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

beneficial; charity

  • Producing good results or having a positive, healthy effect.
  • Relating to charity or philanthropic work.

In a sentence

L'aria di montagna ha un effetto benefico sulla salute.

Mountain air has a beneficial effect on health.

Hanno organizzato un concerto benefico per raccogliere fondi.

They organized a charity concert to raise funds.

Questa tisana non ha controindicazioni ed è molto benefica.

This herbal tea has no contraindications and is very beneficial.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
beneficomasculine · singular
beneficafeminine · singular
beneficimasculine · plural
benefichefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Irregular masculine plural: 'benefici' (/beˈnɛ.fi.tʃi/), not 'benefichi'.

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