disfrutar de
vs
gozar de

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"Disfrutar de" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to enjoy", and "gozar de" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to have". Learn more about the difference between "disfrutar de" and "gozar de" below.

disfrutar de(

dees

froo

tahr

deh

)

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (to find pleasure in)

a. to enjoy

Maximiliano disfruta del silencio del campo.Maximiliano enjoys the silence of the countryside.

2. (to be in possession of)

a. to enjoy

Anita disfruta de una bien merecida fama como abogada.Anita enjoys a well-deserved fame as lawyer.

b. to have

Disfruta de los privilegios de haber sido criado en una familia de dinero.He has the privileges entailed in having been raised in a well-to-do family.

c. to be

Mi tío disfruta de una excelente salud.My uncle is in excellent health.

gozar de(

goh

sahr

deh

)

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (to be in possession of)

a. to have

Los terratenientes gozaban de muchos privilegios.Landowners had many privileges.

b. to enjoy

La familia de Andrea goza de una muy buena posición económica.Andrea's family enjoys a very good economic status.

c. to be

La anciana gozaba de buena salud.The old lady was in good health.

2. (to find pleasure in)

a. to enjoy

Andrés sabe gozar de la buena vida.Andres knows how to enjoy good life.

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