exploit

to use a situation or an opportunity to your own advantage, especially in a way that is unfair or wrong

usar en beneficio propio, aprovecharse de algo

• exploit something/somebody

Collocations exploit a weakness · exploit an opportunity

• The company exploits its workers by making them work long hours.

  La empresa se aprovecha de sus trabajadores haciéndolos trabajar largas horas.

to use a natural resource in order to make money or products, often without considering the long-term effects on the environment

explotar (un recurso)

• exploit something

Collocations exploit natural resources · exploit mineral deposits

• The government is exploiting the country's oil reserves.

  El gobierno está explotando las reservas de petróleo del país.

to work very hard, especially in a way that is unfair or wrong

trabajar duramente (a menudo de forma injusta)

• exploit

Collocations exploit for weeks/months/years

• He has been exploiting since he started the job.

  Ha estado trabajando duramente desde que comenzó el trabajo.

the act of using a situation or an opportunity to your own advantage, especially in a way that is unfair or wrong

uso indebido, aprovechamiento

• an exploit

Collocations act of exploiting · case of exploitation

• The company's exploitation of its workers is well known.

  La explotación de los trabajadores por parte de la empresa es bien conocida.

the act of using a natural resource in order to make money or products, often without considering the long-term effects on the environment

explotación (de un recurso)

• an exploit

Collocations exploitation of natural resources · exploitation of mineral deposits

• The government's exploitation of the country's oil reserves is causing environmental damage.

  La explotación de las reservas petrolíferas del país por parte del gobierno está causando daños ambientales.

the act of working very hard, especially in a way that is unfair or wrong

trabajo duro (a menudo injusto)

• an exploit

Collocations exploit for weeks/months/years

• His long-term exploitation has led to burnout.

  Su explotación a largo plazo ha llevado al agotamiento.