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"Gozar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to enjoy oneself", and "gozar de" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to have". Learn more about the difference between "gozar" and "gozar de" 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.
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.).
