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Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Estamos disfrutando mucho de la fiesta.
A1We are really enjoying the party.
Mi abuela sigue disfrutando de buena salud a los 90 años.
B1My grandmother is still enjoying good health at 90 years old.
Pasaron toda la tarde disfrutando del paisaje.
A2They spent the whole afternoon enjoying the scenery.
💡 Grammar Points
The Continuous Action
The '-ando' ending is the Spanish way to say '-ing.' It tells you the action (enjoying) is currently happening or ongoing.
Pairing with 'Estar'
To talk about something happening right now, you must use a form of the verb 'estar' (to be) plus 'disfrutando.' Example: 'Estoy disfrutando' (I am enjoying).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting 'Estar'
Mistake: "Yo disfrutando la película."
Correction: Yo estoy disfrutando la película. (You need 'estar' to hold the continuous action together.)
Misusing the Preposition
Mistake: "Estamos disfrutando con el viaje."
Correction: Estamos disfrutando del viaje. (Often, 'disfrutar' takes the preposition 'de' before the thing being enjoyed.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Versatile Enjoyment
'Disfrutando' can apply to everything: food, music, time off, or even a state of being (e.g., 'disfrutando de la vida' - enjoying life).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: disfrutando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'disfrutando' to talk about a current action?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'disfrutando' used alone or does it need another word?
'Disfrutando' is almost always used with the verb 'estar' (to be) to form continuous sentences, like 'Estoy disfrutando' (I am enjoying). It can be used alone in very short, quick answers, but always implies 'estar.'
What is the difference between 'disfrutando' and 'gozando'?
They are synonyms and often interchangeable. 'Gozando' sometimes carries a slightly stronger sense of deep pleasure or rejoicing, while 'disfrutando' is the more common and neutral choice for everyday enjoyment.