hacer el agosto: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • To make a large profit or to prosper financially, especially by taking advantage of a particular opportunity or season.
  • To have a very successful or lucrative period; to cash in or reap substantial gains.

  Examples

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  • Durante las vacaciones, el vendedor ambulante hizo el agosto vendiendo helados a los turistas.

    During the holidays, the street vendor made a big profit selling ice cream to tourists.

  • Si trabajas duro en esta temporada, puedes hacer el agosto y ahorrar para el próximo año.

    If you work hard this season, you can make a good profit and save for next year.

  • Los agricultores hicieron el agosto con la buena cosecha que tuvieron este año.

    The farmers prospered with the good harvest they had this year.

• 2.

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  • To take great advantage of a situation for one's own benefit (not necessarily monetary), often in a way that yields conspicuous gains or success.

  Examples

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  • La empresa hizo el agosto aprovechando la alta demanda durante la pandemia.

    The company took great advantage of the high demand during the pandemic.

  • Los artistas independientes hicieron el agosto con las ventas de sus obras en línea.

    Independent artists profited greatly from the sales of their works online.

  • Los comerciantes hicieron el agosto cuando se anunció el festival en la ciudad.

    Merchants reaped big gains when the festival was announced in the city.