disfrutar

/dis-fru-TAR/

to enjoy

A child sits happily under a tree, taking a bite out of a bright red apple with a wide smile, illustrating the concept of enjoyment.

Disfrutar means to enjoy finding pleasure in an activity or object.

disfrutar(Verb)

A1regular ar

to enjoy

finding pleasure in an activity or object

Also:

to like

general preference

to have fun

when referring to an experience

📝 In Action

¿Estás disfrutando de tus vacaciones?

Are you enjoying your vacation?

Disfruto mucho leer libros de historia.

I really enjoy reading history books.

Ella disfruta la tranquilidad de vivir en el campo.

She enjoys the quietness of living in the countryside.

Word Connections

Synonyms

gozar (to enjoy (often intensely))
deleitarse (to delight in)

Antonyms

sufrir (to suffer)
padecer (to endure)

Common Collocations

disfrutar el momento – to enjoy the moment
disfrutar de la vida – to enjoy life

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'de' (Optional)

You can use 'disfrutar' either directly with the thing you enjoy ('disfrutar la música') or by adding 'de' ('disfrutar de la música'). Both ways are correct, but using 'de' is often slightly more common or formal in some regions.

Reflexive Use for 'Enjoy Yourself'

If you want to say 'enjoy yourself' (meaning 'have a good time'), you use the reflexive form: '¡Que te disfrutes!' or '¡Que lo disfrutes!' (Enjoy it!).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing up 'Enjoy' and 'Like'

Mistake: "Me disfruto el chocolate. (I enjoy the chocolate.)"

Correction: Disfruto el chocolate. OR Me gusta el chocolate. (I like the chocolate.) 'Disfrutar' usually refers to experiencing pleasure during an action, not just a general preference.

⭐ Usage Tips

A Great Farewell

When someone is leaving for a trip or an event, a very natural and warm Spanish farewell is '¡Que disfrutes!' (Enjoy it!).

A person is watering a flourishing green garden using a hose connected to an established water source, representing the act of benefiting from a resource.

Disfrutar can also mean to benefit from having the right to a resource or privilege.

disfrutar(Verb)

B2regular ar

to benefit from

having the right to a resource or privilege

Also:

to make use of

utilizing a possession or right

to possess

having ownership or tenure

📝 In Action

El ciudadano puede disfrutar de todos sus derechos constitucionales.

The citizen is able to benefit from all their constitutional rights.

Ellos disfrutan de la propiedad de la casa hasta que la vendan.

They possess the use of the house until they sell it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

beneficiarse (to benefit)
usufructuar (to have the use and enjoyment of property)

💡 Grammar Points

Formal Context

This meaning is typically found in documents, legal discussions, or formal news reports when discussing entitlements, rights, or the use of assets.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/usteddisfruta

yodisfruto

túdisfrutas

ellos/ellas/ustedesdisfrutan

nosotrosdisfrutamos

vosotrosdisfrutáis

imperfect

él/ella/usteddisfrutaba

yodisfrutaba

túdisfrutabas

ellos/ellas/ustedesdisfrutaban

nosotrosdisfrutábamos

vosotrosdisfrutabais

preterite

él/ella/usteddisfrutó

yodisfruté

túdisfrutaste

ellos/ellas/ustedesdisfrutaron

nosotrosdisfrutamos

vosotrosdisfrutasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/usteddisfrute

yodisfrute

túdisfrutes

ellos/ellas/ustedesdisfruten

nosotrosdisfrutemos

vosotrosdisfrutéis

imperfect

él/ella/usteddisfrutara/disfrutase

yodisfrutara/disfrutase

túdisfrutaras/disfrutases

ellos/ellas/ustedesdisfrutaran/disfrutasen

nosotrosdisfrutáramos/disfrutásemos

vosotrosdisfrutarais/disfrutaseis

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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: disfrutar

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'disfrutar' in the sense of finding pleasure?

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Word Family

disfrute(enjoyment, pleasure (noun)) - noun

disfrutable(enjoyable (adjective)) - adjective

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).