Spanish word

disfrutar

Pronunciation

IPA/disfɾuˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbenjoy

Example

Vamos a disfrutar de la comida esta noche.

Let's enjoy the food tonight.

Illustration for disfrutar (enjoy)

More examples

Disfrutamos de la música en el parque.

We enjoy the music in the park.

Core concept

Person savoring a sunset with relaxed attention.

Common phrases

  • disfrutar de

    enjoy

  • disfrutar de la comida

    enjoy the meal

  • disfrutar del viaje

    enjoy the journey

Similar words

divertirse: Spends time in playful or social activities, feeling amused and entertained.
gozar: Feels strong joy or deep satisfaction, experiencing powerful emotional pleasure.
saborear: Tastes food slowly and deliberately to notice and appreciate subtle flavors and textures.

Definition in Spanish

Gozar o saborear una experiencia, un objeto o una situación que produce placer.

Word origin

It derives from Latin fruor 'to enjoy' and appears in Old Spanish as desfrutar, giving the modern verb disfrutar the sense of savoring or taking pleasure in an experience.

Usage tips

  • Spanish commonly uses the formula '¡Que lo disfrutes!' or '¡Que lo disfruten!' to tell someone to enjoy something.

Other meanings

  • relishverb
  • savorverb

Opposites

  • sufrirsufferverb
  • aburrirsebe boredverb

Related words

  • disfruteenjoymentnoun
  • disfrutableenjoyableadjective

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