Disfrutar vs Aprovechar
Learn the difference between disfrutar and aprovechar in Spanish: enjoying an experience vs making the most of time or opportunities, with everyday examples.
Disfrutar vs Aprovechar
Meaning
- Disfrutar (de) means to enjoy an activity or experience.
- Aprovechar means to make good use of time, an opportunity, or a situation.
How to use it
Disfrutar is often followed by de + noun. Use aprovechar + noun for something you make good use of. Aprovechar para + infinitive means to use an opportunity to do something.
Examples
Disfrutamos mucho de la cena.
We really enjoyed dinner.
Los niños disfrutaron del día en la playa.
The children enjoyed their day at the beach.
Tenemos una tarde libre; vamos a aprovechar el buen tiempo.
We have a free afternoon, so let’s make the most of the good weather.
Aproveché el viaje para visitar a una amiga.
I used the trip as an opportunity to visit a friend.
Quiero disfrutar del fin de semana y aprovecharlo para descansar.
I want to enjoy the weekend and use it to get some rest.
Quick note
Use disfrutar for the enjoyment you feel and aprovechar for the useful action or benefit you get from something.