lucrar

Senses

1. 1.

   to profit, to make a profit

   To gain money or financial benefit from something

2. 2.

   to benefit, to gain

   To obtain an advantage or benefit (not necessarily financial)

Examples

• "A empresa lucrou milhões com a venda dos produtos."

  The company profited millions from the sale of the products.

• "Ele lucrou muito com a experiência no exterior."

  He benefited greatly from the experience abroad.

• "Investidores que compraram ações há dez anos lucraram bastante."

  Investors who bought stocks ten years ago profited quite a bit.

Usage

Common in business and financial contexts. Often used with "com" (lucrar com algo = to profit from something). Can be used both for monetary gains and abstract benefits. The noun form is "lucro" (profit).