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Conjugation Chart of “Disfrutar” (to enjoy) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Disfrutar”

The Imperfect Tense of disfrutar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Disfrutaba de los atardeceres en la playa. (I used to enjoy the sunsets at the beach.)

Disfrutar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Disfrutar in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of disfrutar is used to describe an ongoing or repeated action in the past.

Enjoying an activity or experience: For example, Cuando era niño, disfrutaba jugar al fútbol con mis amigos. (When I was a child, I enjoyed playing soccer with my friends.)

Appreciating something: For example, Disfrutábamos las vacaciones en la playa. (We enjoyed the vacations at the beach.)

Savoring or relishing something: For example, Disfrutaba cada bocado de la comida casera de mi abuela. (I savored every bite of my grandmother’s homemade food.)

Colloquial usage (rude): For example, Disfrutaba molestar a mi hermano menor. (I enjoyed annoying my little brother.)

Real Life Examples of Disfrutar in the Imperfect Tense

Cuando era niño, disfrutaba de los días soleados jugando en el parque. (When I was a child, I enjoyed sunny days playing in the park.)

Ella disfrutaba de las tardes leyendo un buen libro en el jardín. (She enjoyed the afternoons reading a good book in the garden.)

Mis abuelos disfrutaban de las caminatas por el vecindario y saludar a los vecinos. (My grandparents enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and greeting the neighbors.)

En la universidad, disfrutábamos de las noches de cine con amigos. (In college, we enjoyed movie nights with friends.)

Aunque era un trabajo duro, disfrutaba de la sensación de logro después de terminar un proyecto. (Although it was hard work, I enjoyed the feeling of accomplishment after finishing a project.)

Mis primos disfrutaban de las reuniones familiares, especialmente durante las fiestas. (My cousins enjoyed family gatherings, especially during holidays.)

Antes de tener hijos, disfrutábamos de viajar y explorar nuevos lugares. (Before having kids, we enjoyed traveling and exploring new places.)

A pesar del estrés, disfrutaba de los desafíos que venían con su trabajo. (Despite the stress, she enjoyed the challenges that came with her job.)

En su juventud, disfrutaba de salir a bailar con sus amigos los fines de semana. (In his youth, he enjoyed going out dancing with his friends on weekends.)

Aunque era caro, disfrutábamos de cenar en restaurantes elegantes para ocasiones especiales. (Although it was expensive, we enjoyed dining at fancy restaurants for special occasions.)

Mi hermana disfrutaba de las clases de arte y pintar cuadros en su tiempo libre. (My sister enjoyed art classes and painting pictures in her free time.)

Cuando vivía en la ciudad, disfrutaba de caminar por el parque y observar la vida urbana. (When I lived in the city, I enjoyed walking through the park and observing urban life.)

Aunque era un trabajo pesado, disfrutábamos de la camaradería con nuestros compañeros de trabajo. (Although it was hard work, we enjoyed the camaraderie with our coworkers.)

En su vejez, disfrutaba de pasar tiempo con sus nietos y contarles historias de su juventud. (In his old age, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and telling them stories from his youth.)

Mis padres disfrutaban de las noches de juegos en familia y jugar a las cartas o al ajedrez. (My parents enjoyed family game nights and playing cards or chess.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Disfrutar (to enjoy) in the Imperfect Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.