The notion of profit comes from the Latin word profectus . The term can be used to refer to the gain or benefit that is provided or obtained from someone, or that is produced from something.
For example: “To take advantage of this machine, you first have to learn how to use it” , “The local team will try to make the most of the absences that its rival will suffer” , “The truth is that I took advantage of the congress: I established many contacts that will help me in the future.”
Precisely, we speak of "taking advantage" of something to refer to the good use of a thing or situation, in such a way that it absolutely validates our effort and leaves us with the greatest possible benefit. Let's think about a computer, for example, a very useful device for all areas, from development to entertainment; If we want to get the most out of it, we will have to install certain components and perform certain maintenance tasks frequently.
First of all, we should make sure that we buy the computer that provides us with the fundamental features to meet our objectives, and this depends largely on its motherboard (the motherboard , in English) since it is the part to which we will connect all the others. , from the processor to the memory and hard drives. If the motherboard is too old for our needs , then there is not much to do. Otherwise, to take advantage of it we will have to install components that are at its level in terms of speed and data transmission technologies, compression, etc.
With the fastest and most modern processor, RAM, hard drive and graphics card that the motherboard accepts, we will be close to getting the most out of the computer.
In some countries, the idea of benefit is used to name a burp , especially if it is from a baby . Burping, meanwhile, is the result of expelling stomach gases through the mouth, generating a noise .
Getting a nursing child to benefit , in this framework, is very important. This action allows the child to expel the air he swallowed while drinking from a bottle or bottle. In any case, if the baby cannot benefit, it is because he does not have air to expel.
When the child appears upset or uncomfortable after eating, the cause may be the inability to expel air. To help him benefit, it is recommended to hold him in a vertical position, with his belly resting on the adult's chest, and massage his back.
The expression “bon appetite” , finally, is used to wish someone to enjoy a meal . It is common for it to be pronounced after serving a dish or approaching someone who is eating.
This desire for the diners to enjoy the food can be expressed by both the person who cooked and any of those who are about to eat, although the first case is more common. Since the person who says it takes on a role of relative leadership, it is not unusual for it to be the cook or at least the host , who in some way tells his guests "here you can enjoy the food."
As mentioned in a previous paragraph, this expression should be used before eating or during the beginning, but not once the meal is over. The reason is that it is a kind of positive omen so that the food "is" and not that it "has been" to the liking of the diners. After the meal it is more common to ask if everything was okay, if they are satisfied or if they are still hungry .