benfeitor

Portuguese

Etymology

From Late Latin benefactōrem (“he who bestows a favor”), from Latin benefaciō (“benefit someone”), from bene (“good”) + faciō (“do, make”). By surface analysis, bem +‎ feitor. Compare Spanish bienhechor.

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˌbɐ̃j̃.fɐjˈtoɾ/

• Hyphenation: ben‧fei‧tor

Noun

benfeitor m (plural benfeitores)

1. benefactor

   Antonym: malfeitor

Related terms

• bem
• feitor