Spanish Conversation · Level 102
59 words
Spanish word
gozar
Pronunciation
IPA/goˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbenjoy
Example
Los niños gozan del parque.
The children enjoy the park.
More examples
¿Gozas del concierto esta noche?
Are you enjoying the concert tonight?
Core concept
Friends laughing and clinking glasses at a lively celebration.
Common phrases
gozar de un concierto
enjoy a concert
gozar de buena comida
enjoy good food
Similar words
disfrutar: Enjoy an experience or time in a relaxed, everyday way.
entretenerse: Spend time pleasantly to avoid boredom, often casually or briefly.
saborear: Savor a taste or experience slowly and attentively, noting its details.
gustar: Feel liking or attraction toward a person or thing.
Definition in Spanish
Sentir placer o satisfacción por algo y disfrutarlo plenamente.
Word origin
Derived from Latin gaudēre 'to rejoice' through medieval Romance, forming Spanish gozar and linked to the noun gozo for joy or pleasure.
Usage tips
- Common collocation: gozar de algo; note register because in informal use it can imply intense or sexual enjoyment, while disfrutar feels safer in neutral speech.