indulge

• Verbo que significa permitirse disfrutar de algo o satisfacer un deseo, a menudo en exceso; también ceder o complacer los deseos de alguien.

A verb meaning to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something or to satisfy a desire, often to an excessive degree.

1. Allow oneself to enjoy somethingB2formal

   To allow oneself to have or do something that is enjoyable, often as a treat.

   Darse el gusto

   • She decided to indulge in a piece of chocolate cake.
   • He indulged his passion for travel by visiting a new country every year.
   • They indulged in a long, relaxing bath after a stressful week.

   Sinónimosgratifypampersatisfyspoiltreat

   Antónimosabstaindenyforgorefrain

2. Yield to a desireB2formal

   To give in to a wish or desire, especially one that is not strictly necessary.

   Ceder a un deseo

   • He indulged his curiosity and opened the mysterious box.
   • She indulged her children's every whim.
   • The manager indulged the employee's request for a day off.

   Sinónimosappeasegratifyhumorsatisfy

   Antónimosabstaindenyeschewforbearrefrainrenounceresist

3. Enjoy to excessB2informal

   To take part in an activity or consume something in a way that is excessive or immoderate.

   Darse un gusto excesivo

   • He tends to indulge in too much alcohol at parties.
   • She indulged in shopping sprees whenever she felt stressed.
   • They indulged in a weekend of non-stop gaming.

   Sinónimosbingeoverdooverindulgesurfeit

   Antónimosabstaindenyforbearrefrain

4. Treat with excessive kindnessC1formal

   To be overly generous or lenient towards someone, often to their detriment.

   Mimar en exceso

   • Grandparents often indulge their grandchildren with sweets and gifts.
   • The teacher was accused of indulging the disruptive student.
   • He indulged his dog with too many treats, making it overweight.

   Sinónimosbabycoddlehumormollycoddlepamperspoil

   Antónimosdenydeprivedisciplinehardenneglectrestrain