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"Enjoy" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "disfrutar", and "enjoy oneself" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "divertirse". Learn more about the difference between "enjoy" and "enjoy oneself" below.
enjoy(
ehn
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joy
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to like)
b. disfrutar de
We enjoyed the time we spent in the city.Disfrutamos del tiempo que pasamos en la ciudad.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. buen provecho
Here is the apple pie you ordered. Enjoy!Aquí está al pay de manzana que pidieron. ¡Buen provecho!
a. diviértete (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I'm going to a concert tomorrow. - Great! Enjoy!Mañana voy a un concierto. - ¡Qué chévere! ¡Diviértete!
enjoy oneself(
ehn
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joy
wuhn
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sehlf
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. divertirse
It can be difficult to enjoy oneself in the midst of a crisis, but these children found a way.Puede ser difícil divertirse en medio de una crisis, pero estos niños encontraron una manera de hacerlo.
