disfrutar
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disfrutar de

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

disfrutar(

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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.

2. (to benefit from; used with "de")

a. to have

Algunos miembros puede que no disfruten de todas las ventajas enumeradas.Some members may not have all the benefits listed.

b. to enjoy

Conviértete en miembro para disfrutar de beneficios en nuestras tiendas.Become a member to enjoy benefits at our stores.

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

3. (to take pleasure in)

a. to enjoy

¿Cómo puedo prepararme el estómago para disfrutar este banquete al máximo?How can I prepare my stomach to enjoy this feast to the fullest?

disfrutar de(

)

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.

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