enjoy

[/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/]

verb

desfrutar, aproveitar, gostar

1. to take pleasure or satisfaction in something

I really enjoy reading books.

Eu realmente gosto de ler livros.

2. to have the benefit or advantage of something

They enjoy a good reputation in the community.

Eles desfrutam de uma boa reputação na comunidade.

3. to have a pleasant time doing something

Did you enjoy your vacation?

Você aproveitou suas férias?

NYC Slang

vibe with something, dig it, love it

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

aproveitar, gostar, desfrutar

Most commonly used across all regions

Rio de Janeiro

aproveitar, curtir

Curtir is more informal/colloquial usage

São Paulo

aproveitar, desfrutar

Standard usage similar to general Brazilian

Portugal

desfrutar, usufruir, aproveitar

Desfrutar and usufruir more formal; aproveitar for leisure contexts

enjoy oneself - divertir-se, aproveitar o momento

enjoy the best of both worlds - desfrutar o melhor dos dois mundos

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