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gozar

go-SARɡoˈsaɾ

to enjoy deeply

Also: to have a great time, to reach orgasm
VerbB1spelling-change ar
Caribbean
A child laughing with eyes closed while eating a large, colorful ice cream cone.
gerundgozando
past Participlegozado
infinitivegozar

📝 In Action

Quiero gozar de cada momento de mis vacaciones.

B1

I want to enjoy every moment of my vacation deeply.

¡Cómo gozamos en la fiesta de ayer!

B1

We had such a great time at yesterday's party!

Gozar de la naturaleza nos ayuda a relajarnos.

A2

Enjoying nature helps us relax.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • disfrutar (to enjoy)
  • deleitarse (to delight oneself)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • gozar de la vida – to enjoy life
  • gozar un mundo – to have a fantastic time

Idioms & Expressions

  • gozar como un enano – to have a blast / to enjoy oneself immensely

to possess / to enjoy

VerbB2spelling-change arformal
A strong, healthy person hiking up a green mountain under a bright sun.
gerundgozando
past Participlegozado
infinitivegozar

📝 In Action

Mi abuelo goza de una salud envidiable.

B2

My grandfather enjoys (possesses) enviable health.

Todos los ciudadanos deben gozar de los mismos derechos.

B2

All citizens must enjoy the same rights.

Esta ciudad goza de un clima templado todo el año.

B1

This city enjoys a mild climate all year round.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • gozar de buena salud – to be in good health
  • gozar de privilegios – to have privileges

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yogozara
túgozaras
él/ella/ustedgozara
nosotrosgozáramos
vosotrosgozarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesgozaran

Present Subjunctive

yogoce
túgoces
él/ella/ustedgoce
nosotrosgocemos
vosotrosgocéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesgocen

Indicative

Preterite

yogoce
túgozaste
él/ella/ustedgozó
nosotrosgozamos
vosotrosgozasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesgozaron

Imperfect

yogozaba
túgozabas
él/ella/ustedgozaba
nosotrosgozábamos
vosotrosgozabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesgozaban

Present

yogozo
túgozas
él/ella/ustedgoza
nosotrosgozamos
vosotrosgozáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesgozan
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Which sentence correctly uses 'gozar' to describe health?

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👥 Word Family▼
gozo(joy/pleasure) — Noun
gozoso(joyful) — Adjective
gozada(a real treat / great fun) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'gaudere', which means 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. This is the same root that gave us the English word 'joy'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: gozarItalian: godere

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'gozar' the same as 'disfrutar'?

Mostly, yes. However, 'gozar' is often more intense and can imply a physical or sensual pleasure, whereas 'disfrutar' is the standard, everyday word for 'to enjoy'.

Can 'gozar' be used sexually?

Yes, 'gozar' is the common verb used to describe sexual pleasure or reaching orgasm. Context is key!

Why do I see 'goce' in some places and 'gozo' in others?

'Gozo' is the standard noun for 'joy'. 'Goce' is also a noun meaning 'enjoyment' but is also the conjugated verb form (I enjoyed / that I may enjoy).