disfrutar
/disfɾuˈtaɾ/
To enjoy in Spanish is disfrutar. Wiktionary also lists gozar and fruir.
Meaning: to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| disfrutar | /disfɾuˈtaɾ/ |
| gozar | /ɡoˈθaɾ/ /ɡoˈsaɾ/ |
| fruir | /fɾuˈiɾ/ |
The verb is used to express receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something.
Which one should you use?
While disfrutar is the standard word for enjoying an activity or an object, gozar often carries a stronger connotation of intense physical or sensory pleasure.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using disfrutar with a direct object, such as a thing or an activity, it is often followed by the preposition de.
How do you pronounce it?
/disfɾuˈtaɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget to include the preposition de when using disfrutar with a noun. Instead of saying disfrutar la vida, it is more natural to say disfrutar de la vida.
Did you know?
- The word disfrutar literally comes from the Latin roots for 'separating' and 'fruit'. It describes the act of picking or separating the fruit from the plant to enjoy it.
- While disfrutar is a safe, everyday word, using gozar in a casual conversation can sometimes imply a strong sexual or physical connotation.
- While disfrutar is common, the verb fruir is often used in legal contexts to describe the right to use and benefit from a property or asset.
Examples in context
- Tom va a disfrutar esto.Tom is going to enjoy this.This sentence shows how to use disfrutar to talk about a future action.Tatoeba #1520857 by marcelostockle, translation #1520835 by Spamster
- La gente necesita disfrutar.People need to enjoy themselves.This sentence uses disfrutar to express a need to enjoy oneself.Tatoeba #6866958 by albrusgher, translation #4902822 by CK
- Intento disfrutar de la vida.I'm trying to enjoy life.This sentence demonstrates the use of disfrutar with the preposition de.Tatoeba #7726579 by arh, translation #7725805 by CK
- ¡Disfrute su estancia en nuestro país!Enjoy your stay in our country!
- Que lo pase bien en la fiestaEnjoy yourself at the party
- ¡Disfruta tus vacaciones!Enjoy your vacation!
- ¡Pásatelo bien en la boda!Enjoy yourself at the wedding!
- ¡Disfruta del concierto!Enjoy the concert!
- ¡Disfruta tu deliciosa cena!Enjoy your delicious dinner!
- ¡Pásatelo genial en tus vacaciones!Have a fantastic time on your vacation!
- ¡Disfruta de aprender y practicar el español!Enjoy learning and practicing Spanish!
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are at a music festival.
- Lucía¡Mira, Alejandro! Vamos a disfrutar la música.Look, Alejandro! We are going to enjoy the music.
- AlejandroSí, Lucía. Me encanta este grupo.Yes, Lucía. I love this band.
- LucíaEspero que puedas disfrutar mucho el show.I hope you can enjoy the show a lot.
- Alejandro¡Claro que sí!Of course!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “enjoy” translations and entries disfrutar, gozar, fruir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries disfrutar, fruir, gozar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
