disfrutando
/disfɾutando/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the word for enjoying is disfrutando.
disfrutando is used when someone is taking pleasure in an activity or experience.
What does it mean word for word?
The form is built from the verb stem disfrut- and the gerund suffix -ando, which is the equivalent of -ing for -ar verbs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia, the phrase pasarla rico is frequently used to mean having a great time or having a blast.
How does it change in a sentence?
disfrutando is the gerund form of the verb disfrutar and is used to express continuous or progressive actions.
How do you pronounce it?
/disfɾutando/
Did you know?
- While disfrutar means 'enjoying', it can also mean 'using' or 'benefiting from' a right or a legal privilege, such as disfrutar de una pensión.
- While English speakers use 'enjoy' for almost any pleasure, Spanish speakers often use gozar, which carries a much stronger, more intense or even sensual connotation of enjoyment.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, you might hear ¡Que lo disfrutes! when someone is served food, acting as a more personal alternative to Buen provecho.
Examples in context
- No estaba disfrutando demasiado.I wasn't enjoying myself very much.This sentence shows how to use disfrutando in a negative context.Tatoeba #6741107 by arh, translation #6740505 by CK
- Estoy disfrutando mucho el reto.I'm really enjoying the challenge.This sentence shows how to use disfrutando to describe an experience like a challenge.Tatoeba #6849621 by arh, translation #6849375 by CK
- Me alegra que lo estés disfrutando.I'm glad you're enjoying it.This sentence shows how to use disfrutando to express happiness for someone else's enjoyment.Tatoeba #3533976 by marcelostockle, translation #2543596 by CK
- Estoy disfrutando de la película.I'm enjoying the movie.
- Estamos disfrutando mucho de su compañía.We are enjoying your company a lot.
- Estoy disfrutando de mis vacaciones.I'm enjoying my vacation.
- Disfruto mucho del arte contemporáneo.I really enjoy contemporary art.
- Espero que estén pasando un buen rato.I hope you are enjoying yourselves.
- Estoy pasando un buen rato en esta conferencia.I'm having a good time at this conference.
- Estoy pasándola bien en la fiesta.I'm enjoying myself at the party.
- Nos la pasamos genial en la playa.We had a great time at the beach.
- ¡Vamos a gozar la vida!Let's enjoy life!
- Siempre la pasamos bien juntos.We always have a good time together.
- ¿Quieres salir a pasarlo bien esta noche?Do you want to go out and have a good time tonight?
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at a concert.
- Daniel¿Estás disfrutando la música?Are you enjoying the music?
- SofíaSí, estoy disfrutando mucho el concierto.Yes, I am enjoying the concert a lot.
- DanielQué bueno que lo estés disfrutando tanto.I'm glad you are enjoying it so much.
- Sofía¡Tú también deberías disfrutarlo!You should enjoy it too!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
