disfrutar
“disfrutar” means “to enjoy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to enjoyAlso: to like, to have fun
📝 In Action
¿Estás disfrutando de tus vacaciones?
A1Are you enjoying your vacation?
Disfruto mucho leer libros de historia.
A2I really enjoy reading history books.
Ella disfruta la tranquilidad de vivir en el campo.
B1She enjoys the quietness of living in the countryside.
Word Connections
to benefit fromAlso: to make use of, to possess
📝 In Action
El ciudadano puede disfrutar de todos sus derechos constitucionales.
B2The citizen is able to benefit from all their constitutional rights.
Ellos disfrutan de la propiedad de la casa hasta que la vendan.
C1They possess the use of the house until they sell it.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: disfrutar
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'disfrutar' in the sense of finding pleasure?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the prefix 'dis-' (meaning separation or difference) and the Old Spanish word 'frutar,' which itself comes from the Latin word *fructus* (fruit or benefit). The original meaning was 'to reap the fruit or benefit of something,' which evolved into the modern sense of 'to enjoy.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'disfrutar' and 'gozar'?
'Disfrutar' is the standard, everyday verb for 'to enjoy.' 'Gozar' is also common but can sometimes imply a more intense, deep, or even physical pleasure, though often they are interchangeable.
Can I use 'disfrutar' reflexively (disfrutarse)?
Yes, but it's less common than just using 'disfrutar' or using the phrase 'divertirse' (to have fun). If you say 'Me disfruto,' it means 'I enjoy myself,' but it is more common in some regions (like parts of Latin America) than others (Spain).