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divertirme

dee-behr-TEER-mehdiβerˈtirme

“divertirme” means “to have fun” in Spanish (when talking about yourself).

to have fun, to enjoy myself

Also: to amuse myself
VerbA1reflexive ir
A joyful person jumping in the air with a big smile in a colorful park.
gerunddivirtiéndome
past Participledivertido
infinitivedivertirse

📝 In Action

Quiero divertirme en la fiesta de esta noche.

A1

I want to have fun at the party tonight.

He venido aquí para divertirme.

A2

I have come here to enjoy myself.

Espero divertirme mucho con mis amigos.

A1

I hope to have a great time with my friends.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pasarlo bien (to have a good time)
  • entretenerme (to entertain myself)

Antonyms

  • aburrirme (to get bored)

Common Collocations

  • poder divertirme – to be able to have fun
  • intentar divertirme – to try to have fun
  • para divertirme – in order to have fun

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesse divirtieran
yome divirtiera
túte divirtieras
vosotrosos divirtierais
nosotrosnos divirtiéramos
él/ella/ustedse divirtiera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesse diviertan
yome divierta
túte diviertas
vosotrosos divirtáis
nosotrosnos divirtamos
él/ella/ustedse divierta

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesse divirtieron
yome divertí
túte divertiste
vosotrosos divertisteis
nosotrosnos divertimos
él/ella/ustedse divirtió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesse divertían
yome divertía
túte divertías
vosotrosos divertíais
nosotrosnos divertíamos
él/ella/ustedse divertía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesse divierten
yome divierto
túte diviertes
vosotrosos divertís
nosotrosnos divertimos
él/ella/ustedse divierte
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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: divertirme

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'I want to have fun' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
escribirmedecirme
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'divertere,' which means 'to turn in different directions.' The idea is that you are turning away from your work and worries to enjoy yourself.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: divertFrench: divertir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'divertirme' different from 'divertirse'?

Yes! 'Divertirse' is the general name for the action (to have fun), while 'divertirme' specifically means 'to have fun *myself*'.

Where do I put the 'me' if I'm not using the infinitive?

If you are saying 'I am having fun,' the 'me' moves to the front: 'Me divierto'.