Aproveitem

Aproveitem is the second-person plural imperative form of the Portuguese verb aproveitar, meaning to take advantage of, to make use of, or to enjoy. It is used to address a group and to urge them to act in a way that yields benefit from time, opportunities, or resources.

Usage notes and forms: In Brazilian Portuguese, aproveitem is common in both informal and formal speech when addressing multiple people. The corresponding singular forms are aproveita (informal tu) and aproveite (formal você). The negative form is não aproveitem (plural) or não aproveite (singular). The imperative mood allows a range of tones from friendly encouragement to more assertive commands, depending on context and intonation.

Nuance and context: Aproveitar covers a broad spectrum from practical use (utilizing tools, time, or opportunities) to enjoying experiences (vacations, events). It often appears in announcements, promotions, travel guidance, education, and everyday conversations when guidance or encouragement is given.

Examples: Aproveitem as férias para descansar. (Make the most of the holidays to rest.) Aproveitem a promoção enquanto dura. (Take advantage of the promotion while it lasts.) Aproveitem a visita para perguntar dúvidas. (Take the opportunity to ask questions during the visit.)

Etymology: The verb aproveitar derives from o noun proveito (benefit, use) with the verb-forming suffix -ar, yielding a verb that expresses gaining benefit or making use of something. Related forms include aproveitamento and the noun proveito.