disfrutar
neutral
To enjoy something is disfrutar in Spanish. In Cuba you also hear gozar, as in gozar la vida. It is also called pasarla bien.
Meaning: take pleasure in something (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| disfrutar | neutral |
| pasarla bien | casual |
| gozar | Cuba, casual |
Disfrutar works in all situations, for example ¡Disfruta! or Que lo disfrutes. Gozar is very natural in Cuban speech for having a great time.
Which one should you use?
Pasarla bien means to have a good time and is more about the moment than the thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
With a thing, use disfrutar de or the direct object, as in disfrutar la música or disfrutar de la música.
Did you know?
- Cuban music often uses gozar to talk about dancing and joy.
Examples in context
- Quiero disfrutar el fin de semana.I want to enjoy the weekend.
- Vamos a gozar en la fiesta.We are going to have a great time at the party.
- Que disfrutes la comida.Enjoy your meal.
Example conversation
Lidia and her friend Omar plan a day at the beach near Varadero.
- LidiaVamos a la playa el sábado.Let us go to the beach on Saturday.
- OmarSí, a disfrutar el sol.Yes, to enjoy the sun.
- LidiaY a gozar con la música.And have fun with the music.
