disfrútalo
/disfɾutalo/from spelling rules
'enjoy it' in Spanish is disfrútalo.
This phrase is used to tell someone to have a good time or to get pleasure from something. While disfrútalo is a command used to tell someone to enjoy something, the verb disfrutar is the infinitive form meaning 'to enjoy'. For a more intense and passionate way to say 'enjoy' or 'enjoy it', you can use ¡Goza!
What does it mean word for word?
The word disfrútalo is composed of the imperative verb disfruta (enjoy) and the direct object pronoun lo (it).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase ¡Que lo pases bien! is often used to wish someone an enjoyable experience.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on the gender of the object being enjoyed and the number of people you are addressing. If the thing being enjoyed is a masculine noun, use disfrútalo. If the thing being enjoyed is a feminine noun, use disfrútala. To tell a group of people to enjoy something, use disfrútenlo in Latin America or disfrutadlo in Spain.
How do you pronounce it?
/disfɾutalo/
Did you know?
- While disfrútalo is common, using the verb gozar to say 'enjoy it' can carry a strong sexual connotation in many Spanish-speaking countries. It is often used to describe intense physical or sensual pleasure.
- In some Latin American countries, you must use the preposition de after disfrutar to say 'enjoy the trip' as disfrutar del viaje, but this is often omitted in Spain.
- The plural command disfrutadlo is a distinct marker of Peninsular Spanish and is almost never heard in the Americas.
Examples in context
- Espero que disfrute la obra de teatroI hope you enjoy the play.
- Disfrute su estancia en nuestro paísEnjoy your stay in our country.
- Disfrútalo al máximoEnjoy it to the fullest.
- Espero que lo pases genialI hope you have a great time.
- Es un regalo para ti, disfrútalo.It is a gift for you, enjoy it.
- Vas al concierto, ¡disfrútalo mucho!You are going to the concert, enjoy it a lot!
- Es un libro muy bueno, disfrútalo.It is a very good book, enjoy it.
Example conversation
Lucía gives a new video game to Alejandro.
- LucíaTengo este juego para ti, Alejandro.I have this game for you, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¡Muchas gracias, Lucía!Thank you very much, Lucía!
- LucíaDe nada, disfrútalo.You're welcome, enjoy it.
- AlejandroLo haré, es genial.I will, it's great.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
