usufruir

Senses

1. 1.

   to enjoy, to make use of

   to take advantage of or benefit from something, especially rights or privileges

2. 2.

   to usufruct

   legal term: to have the right to use and enjoy the profits of property belonging to another

Examples

• "Ela trabalhou muito e agora pode usufruir de uma aposentadoria tranquila."

  She worked hard and now can enjoy a peaceful retirement.

• "Os cidadãos devem usufruir dos seus direitos constitucionais."

  Citizens should make use of their constitutional rights.

• "Ele usufrui do imóvel, mas não é o proprietário."

  He has usufruct of the property, but he's not the owner.

Usage

Formal register. Commonly used with the preposition "de" (usufruir de algo). More formal than "aproveitar" or "desfrutar." Frequently appears in legal contexts when discussing property rights and in formal writing when discussing benefits or privileges.