desfrutar

[desh-froo-TAR]

verb

to enjoy

1. to take pleasure or satisfaction from something; to make use of and enjoy

I enjoyed the beautiful sunset.

Desfrutei do lindo pôr do sol.

2. to benefit from or take advantage of something

She enjoyed the privileges of her position.

Ela desfrutava dos privilégios de seu cargo.

3. to savor or relish

He enjoyed every moment of the vacation.

Ele desfrutou cada momento das férias.

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General Brazilian

desfrutar

Standard usage; commonly used in both formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

desfrutar

Standard usage with colloquial variations

São Paulo

desfrutar

Standard usage, sometimes replaced by 'aproveitar' in casual speech

Portugal

desfrutar

Standard usage; more formal than 'aproveitar'

desfrutar da vida

desfrutar de boa saúde

desfrutar de liberdade

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