disfrutar de
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disfrutar

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

disfrutar(

dees

froo

tahr

)

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

1. (to take pleasure in; used with "de")

a. to enjoy

Disfruto de pasar tiempo con mi familia.I enjoy spending time with my family.