Disfrutar (en. Enjoy)

/dis.fruˈtar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To enjoy something.
I really enjoy classical music.
Disfruto mucho de la música clásica.
To make the most of an experience.
They enjoyed their vacation on the beach.
Disfrutaron de sus vacaciones en la playa.
To feel pleasure in some activity.
She enjoys doing outdoor activities.
Ella disfruta realizando actividades al aire libre.
To feel joy for something.
The children enjoy playing in the park.
Los niños disfrutan al jugar en el parque.

Etymology

From Latin 'disfrutare', composed of the prefix 'dis-' and 'frutare', derived from 'frui'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enjoy to the fullest
To take full advantage of something.
disfrutar al máximo
enjoy life
To feel pleasure and happiness in everyday life.
disfrutar de la vida
enjoy with friends
To have a good time in the company of friends.
disfrutar con amigos

Related Words

enjoyment
A sensation of pleasure derived from something enjoyable.
disfrute
pleasant
That produces pleasure or satisfaction.
agradable
delight
Intense satisfaction or pleasure.
deleite

Slang Meanings

To have a good time
We're going to the party to enjoy and see how we have a good time.
Vamos a la fiesta a disfrutar, a ver cómo la pasamos bien.
To relax
At the beach, we just want to enjoy and relax.
En la playa, solo queremos disfrutar y echar relajo.