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"Gozar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to enjoy oneself", and "disfrutar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to enjoy". Learn more about the difference between "gozar" and "disfrutar" below.
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.
disfrutar(
dees
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froo
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tahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
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?
