enjoy

S2 W1

BrE /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ AmE /ɪnˈdʒoʊ/

verb en → es

past enjoyed pp enjoyed ing enjoying

1 LIKE/APPRECIATE [transitive] A2

to like something and feel happy about it

disfrutar, gustar a alguien

  • enjoy doing sth

Collocations enjoy the view · enjoy the food

  • She enjoys playing tennis.

    Ella disfruta jugando tenis.

2 USE/EXPLOIT [transitive] B1

to use something for a particular purpose, especially to make money from it

usar, aprovecharse de algo

  • enjoy sth

Collocations enjoy the benefits of something · enjoy a good reputation

  • The company enjoys a monopoly on this market.

    La empresa se aprovecha de un monopolio en este mercado.

Phrasal verbs

enjoy oneself HAVE FUN B1

divertirse, disfrutar

  • We enjoyed ourselves at the party.

    Nos divertimos en la fiesta.

enjoy something with somebody SHARE EXPERIENCE B1

disfrutar de algo con alguien

  • We enjoyed the concert with our friends.

    Disfrutamos del concierto con nuestros amigos.

Idioms

enjoy something to the full B2

disfrutar algo al máximo

  • We enjoyed our holiday to the full.

    Disfrutamos de nuestras vacaciones al máximo.

enjoy something while it lasts B2

disfrutar algo mientras dure

  • Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.

    Disfruta del sol mientras dure.