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"Gozar de" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to have", and "gozar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to enjoy oneself". Learn more about the difference between "gozar de" and "gozar" below.
gozar de(
goh
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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.).
gozar(
goh
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sahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (literary) (sexual; used with "de")
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to enjoy
We enjoyed the view from the top of the mountain.Gozamos la vista desde la cima de la montaña.
