Disfruta
informal, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish you tell someone to enjoy with Disfruta when speaking to a friend or relative. The softer wish Que lo disfrutes fits almost any moment. It is also called Disfrute.
Meaning: to take pleasure in something (verb)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Disfruta | informal, Mexico |
| Disfrute | formal |
| Que lo disfrutes | everyday |
Mexicans add mucho to make it warmer, as in Disfruta mucho. The wish Que lo disfrutes works for a gift, a trip or a show.
Which one should you use?
For food Mexicans usually say Buen provecho instead of Disfruta, so choose the verb for trips, music and free time.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
With an older person or a stranger use Disfrute or Que lo disfrute, which follow the usted form.
Did you know?
- The verb disfrutar is used with a direct object in Mexico, so Disfruta tu café sounds natural without any preposition.
Examples in context
- Disfruta tu viaje.Enjoy your trip.
- Disfrute la función, señora.Enjoy the show, ma'am.
Example conversation
Paola gives her cousin Beto a concert ticket in Guadalajara.
- PaolaToma, es para el sábado. Disfrútalo.Here, it is for Saturday. Enjoy it.
- Beto¡Gracias, prima! ¿En serio?Thanks, cousin! Really?
- PaolaSí, y que lo disfrutes mucho.Yes, and I hope you enjoy it a lot.
