Spanish Conversation · Level 18
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Spanish word
disfrute
Pronunciation
IPA/disˈfɾute/
Meaning
- masculine nounenjoyment
Example
El disfrute de la música me relaja.
The enjoyment of music relaxes me.
More examples
El disfrute de una buena comida une a la familia.
The enjoyment of a good meal brings the family together.
Core concept
Sense of joy or relish while taking in a pleasant moment.
Common phrases
el disfrute de la vida
enjoyment of life
disfrute del momento
enjoyment of the moment
disfrute de la música
enjoyment of music
Similar words
placer: Pleasure felt inwardly, a general feeling of delight or enjoyment.
diversión: Lighthearted fun while playing or being entertained, often lively and social.
satisfacción: Feeling of fulfillment when an expectation or desire is satisfied.
alegría: Bright, uplifting happiness that makes one feel cheerful.
Definition in Spanish
Placer o satisfacción que se obtiene al vivir o percibir algo agradable.
Word origin
Formed from the verb disfrutar (from Latin frui 'to enjoy'), disfrute refers to the enjoyment or relish someone experiences from something pleasant.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech speakers often use phrases like me gusta or disfruto de X rather than the noun el disfrute, which can sound bookish.
Other meanings
- relishnoun
- joynoun
Opposites
- sufrimientosufferingnoun
- aburrimientoboredomnoun
Related words
- disfrutarenjoyverb
- disfrutableenjoyableadjective