indulge in

[ɪnˈdʌldʒ ɪn]

verb (phrasal verb)

entregar-se a, permitir-se, satisfazer

1. To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something, often something considered a luxury or guilty pleasure

She decided to indulge in a expensive spa treatment.

Ela decidiu se permitir um tratamento de spa caro.

2. To engage in or participate in an activity, especially one that is enjoyable or self-gratifying

He likes to indulge in wine tasting on weekends.

Ele gosta de se entregar à degustação de vinho nos fins de semana.

3. To satisfy a desire or craving without restraint

They indulged in dessert after the meal.

Eles se permitiram sobremesa após a refeição.

NYC Slang

treat yo'self, go ham, go all out

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

se entregar a, se permitir, aproveitar

Most common usage; emphasizes self-gratification and allowing oneself pleasure

Rio de Janeiro

se entregar a, curtir

Informal usage with 'curtir' is common in casual speech

São Paulo

se permitir, desfrutar

More formal register preferred in business contexts

Portugal

entregar-se a, permitir-se, saborear

Slightly more formal than Brazilian Portuguese; 'saborear' emphasizes sensory enjoyment

indulge in one's passions

indulge in a guilty pleasure

indulge in excess

indulge in the finer things

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