Inklingo
← Dictionary

gozar

go-SAR/ɡoˈsaɾ/

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

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

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

present

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

indicative

preterite

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

imperfect

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

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesgozan
yogozo
túgozas
vosotrosgozáis
nosotrosgozamos
él/ella/ustedgoza
View All Tenses & Moods →

🗣️ Practice in a Tongue Twister

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: gozar

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly uses 'gozar' to describe health?

📚 More Resources

👥 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

💡 Master Spanish

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

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).