disfrutes

Disfrutes is the plural form of the Spanish noun disfrute. The word generally denotes pleasures, enjoyments, or benefits derived from something. In everyday language it can refer to moments of satisfaction or pleasure, for example, "los disfrutes de la vida" or "disfrutar de un descanso." The plural is used when listing or emphasizing multiple pleasures, though it is less common than the singular in ordinary speech. In formal or literary contexts, you may encounter phrases such as "los disfrutes que ofrece la naturaleza" to refer to various sources of pleasure.

In legal language, disfrute may describe the right to use and benefit from a property owned by another, a concept closely related to usufruct in civil law. Here the holder of the usufruct has the right to enjoy the property and its fruits, while ownership remains with the original owner. The plural form disfrutes can appear in phrases like "los disfrutes de la herencia," though more typical wording would reference "los derechos de disfrute" or describe the usufruct more directly as the right to use or enjoy the bienes.

Etymology: disfrute derives from the verb disfrutar, which comes from a root related to fructus (fruit, benefit) in Latin, reflecting the idea of taking pleasure or gain from something.

See also: disfrutar, disfrute (singular), gozo, placer, deleite.