darse el gusto

darse el gusto(
dahr
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seh
 
ehl
 
goos
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toh
)
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
a. to treat oneself to
¿Por qué no te das el gusto de tomarte unos días libres?Why don't you treat yourself to some days off?
b. to indulge in
Cada tanto, puedes darte el gusto de una copa de vino tinto.Once in a while, you can indulge in a glass of red wine.
c. to take pleasure in
Me di el gusto de decirle que es una mala persona.I took pleasure in telling him he's a mean man.
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¿Al final te compraste el vestido más caro? - Sí, me di el gusto.Did you finally buy the most expensive dress? - Yes, I did!
Bueno, pensé que para algo trabajo tanto, así que me di el gusto y me compré un pasaje a París.Well I thought, "I work hard for something," so I decided to enjoy myself and bought a ticket to Paris.
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