gozar de

Definition & meaning

The Spanish phrase gozar de is a verbal locution used to express the act of enjoying, possessing, or benefiting from something. It generally carries a connotation of satisfaction, advantage, or experiencing a positive state.

There are two primary meanings:

1. To enjoy or take pleasure in: To experience pleasure from something or to have a good time (e.g., "gozar de buena salud" - to enjoy good health).
2. To possess or benefit from: To have the advantage of something, such as a right, a privilege, or a favorable condition (e.g., "gozar de privilegios" - to enjoy or possess privileges).

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar: This is a phrasal verb consisting of the verb gozar ↗ followed by the preposition de. It is followed by a noun or an infinitive phrase that describes what is being enjoyed or possessed.

Word origin: The word gozar comes from the Old Spanish gozar, which traces back to the Vulgar Latin gaudiare, derived from the Latin gaudere, meaning "to rejoice" or "to be glad."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• Disfrutar ↗: The most direct synonym, meaning to enjoy or to have the use of.
• Poseer ↗: Used when the meaning is to possess or have an advantage.
• Beneficiarse ↗: Used when referring to profiting or benefiting from a situation.
• Regocijarse ↗: Used specifically when the meaning relates to rejoicing or feeling deep happiness.

Antonyms:

• Padecer ↗: To suffer from or endure (often used with health or negative states).
• Carecer de ↗: To lack or be without something.
• Sufrir ↗: To suffer or experience hardship.