aproveitam

Aproveitam is the present indicative form of the verb aproveitar in the third person plural. It means that they take advantage of something, make the most of a situation, or make use of a resource, depending on the context. The sense can be neutral or positive, such as seizing an opportunity, or negative when it involves exploiting someone or something.

Usage notes: In everyday Portuguese, aproveitam appears in statements about groups acting to benefit from a circumstance. Examples include: Eles aproveitam as ofertas para economizar; Eles aproveitam o tempo livre para estudar; Eles aproveitam a viagem para conhecer a cidade. The phrase can combine with prepositions or infinitives to specify the object or purpose, as in "aproveitam para descansar" or "aproveitam-se de uma vantagem" (the latter with a reflexive form suggesting exploitation). The meaning shifts with context and tone.

Related forms and nuances: The verb is derived from aproveitar (to take advantage of, to make the most of). Antonyms include desperdiçar or perder a oportunidade. In reflexive use, aproveitar-se de alguém or aproveitar-se de uma situação can carry a negative sense of taking undue advantage. In standard Brazilian and European Portuguese, the form is the same for the 3rd person plural, with minor regional variations in other person forms (eu aproveito, tu aproveitas, nós aproveitamos, vós aproveitais, vocês aproveitam).