disfruta la vista
/disfɾuta la bista/from spelling rules
To say "enjoy the view" in Spanish, use disfruta la vista.
This phrase is used to tell someone to take pleasure in looking at a beautiful scene or landscape. The verb disfrutar means "to enjoy".
What does it mean word for word?
The word disfruta is the imperative form of the verb disfrutar, which means "to enjoy".
Which one should you use?
While disfruta la vista is a standard way to express this, you can also use disfruta del paisaje as a common alternative that specifically refers to enjoying a landscape or scenery.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form disfruta la vista uses the informal imperative (tú command). To tell a group of people to enjoy the view, use the plural imperative disfruten la vista.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, vista can refer to a beautiful scene, but it is also the medical term for the sense of sight.
- While disfruta la vista is correct, a Spaniard might more naturally say disfruta de las vistas using the plural form to describe a wide, sweeping panorama.
- While vista means 'view', the phrase a primera vista is the Spanish equivalent of the English idiom 'at first sight'.
Examples in context
- Disfrute de la vista impresionante de este lugarEnjoy the impressive view of this place
- Vaya, disfruta de la vista increíble desde aquíWow, enjoy the incredible view from here
- Disfruta la vista desde el balcón.Enjoy the view from the balcony.
- Siéntate un momento y disfruta la vista.Sit down for a moment and enjoy the view.
- Disfruta la vista de las montañas.Enjoy the view of the mountains.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are standing on a hiking trail viewpoint.
- María¡Qué hermoso es este lugar!This place is so beautiful!
- MateoSí, descansa y disfruta la vista, María.Yes, rest and enjoy the view, María.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo, es muy relajante.Thanks, Mateo, it is very relaxing.
- MateoTe lo mereces.You deserve it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
