Goza (en. Enjoy)

/ˈɡoθa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To experience joy or pleasure in something.
She enjoys good health.
Ella goza de una buena salud.
To enjoy a right or privilege.
He enjoys all the benefits of his job.
Él goza de todos los beneficios de su trabajo.
To feel pleasure in the performance of an activity.
Children enjoy playing in the park.
Los niños gozan jugando en el parque.

Etymology

From Latin 'gaudere', which means 'to rejoice' or 'to enjoy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enjoy life
Enjoy life to the fullest.
goza la vida
enjoy the moment
Take advantage and enjoy the present.
goza del momento
does not enjoy a good reputation
Does not have a positive reputation.
no goza de buena fama

Related Words

joy
State of joy or happiness.
gozo
rejoicing
Great joy or satisfaction.
regocijo
delight
Intense pleasure or satisfaction.
deleite

Slang Meanings

To have a good time
Last night at the party, everyone had a great time.
Anoche en la fiesta, todos gozaron en grande.
To enjoy a lot
At the beach, everyone is having a blast.
En la playa, todos gozan como locos.