Gozar (en. Enjoy)
/ɡoˈθaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel joy or pleasure.
She enjoyed her free time at the beach.
Ella gozó de su tiempo libre en la playa.
To enjoy something in its entirety.
The children enjoyed the birthday party.
Los niños gozaron de la fiesta de cumpleaños.
To obtain benefits or advantages.
The author enjoyed great success with his last book.
El autor gozó de gran éxito con su último libro.
Etymology
From Latin 'gaudere', which means 'to rejoice'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to enjoy good health
To have optimal health.
gozar de buena salud
to enjoy freedom
To have autonomy or independence.
gozar de libertad
to enjoy to the fullest
To fully enjoy a situation.
gozar al máximo
Related Words
joy
State of joy or pleasure.
gozo
taste
Sensation that produces pleasure in the sense of taste.
gusto
enjoyment
Pleasure or joy felt when engaging in an activity.
disfrute
Slang Meanings
To have a good time.
Let's go to the party, we're going to enjoy ourselves there!
Vamos a la fiesta, ¡ahí vamos a gozar!
To experience sexual pleasure.
They enjoy their intimacy together.
Ellos gozan juntos de su intimidad.