bien

Definitions of bien
  1. noun
    a reason for wanting something done
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    bienestar
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  2. noun
    benefit
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    type of:
    delantera, superioridad, ventaja
    the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
  3. noun
    a useful or valuable quality
    synonyms: pro, ventaja
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    delantera, superioridad, ventaja
    the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
    fuerte
    an asset of special worth or utility
    asistencia, ayuda, concurso, socorro, sufragio
    a resource
    recurso
    something or someone turned to for assistance or security
    ingeniosidad, inventiva
    the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation
    favor
    an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
    fuerza, influencia, peso
    strategic advantage; power to act effectively
    ventaja
    advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
    liderazgo
    an advantage held by a competitor in a race
    fuerza, preeminencia
    special advantage or influence
    beneficio, ganancia, provecho
    the advantageous quality of being beneficial
    preferencia
    grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
    privilegio
    a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
    conveniencia, oportunidad
    the quality of being suited to the end in view
    superioridad
    the quality of being at a competitive advantage
    provecho
    the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome
    ventaja fiscal
    an advantage bestowed by legislation that reduces a tax on some preferred activity
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    cualidad
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  4. noun
    an abundance of material possessions and resources
    synonyms: caudal, riqueza
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    types:
    tesoro
    accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
    caudal
    a large amount of wealth or prosperity
    objetos de valor
    something of value
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