boon

BrE /buːn/ AmE /buːn/

noun en → es

1 BENEFIT [singular] B2

a good thing that happens or is given, especially one that helps you to achieve something

bendición, ventaja, beneficio

  • a boon for somebody/something

Collocations a boon for the environment · a boon to health

  • The new law is a real boon for small businesses.

    La nueva ley es una gran ventaja para las pequeñas empresas.

2 PERIOD [singular] C1

(old-fashioned) a period of time, especially one that is enjoyable or beneficial

período, tiempo

  • a boon
  • They enjoyed a summer of boons and pleasures.

    Disfrutaron un verano lleno de alegrías y placeres.

3 FESTIVAL [singular] C1

(old-fashioned) a religious festival or celebration, especially one that is held regularly in the same place

fiesta religiosa, celebración

  • a boon
  • The town has a great annual boon.

    La ciudad tiene una gran fiesta anual.