divertirnos
“divertirnos” means “to have fun (ourselves)” in Spanish (Used when the group 'we' is doing the action for their own enjoyment.).
to have fun (ourselves), to enjoy ourselves
Also: to amuse ourselves
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Queremos ir al parque para divertirnos esta tarde.
A2We want to go to the park to have fun this afternoon.
Si vamos al cine, podemos divertirnos mucho.
B1If we go to the movies, we can enjoy ourselves a lot.
Después de trabajar, es importante divertirnos.
A2After working, it's important to have fun.
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Preterite
Present
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Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Comes from the Latin verb *divertere*, meaning 'to turn aside' or 'to distract.' Over time, the meaning shifted in Spanish to mean 'to distract oneself in a pleasant way,' resulting in 'having fun.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'divertirnos' and 'divertir'?
'Divertirnos' is reflexive, meaning 'we have fun' (the action stays with us). 'Divertir' is non-reflexive, meaning 'to entertain someone else' (the action goes out to others).
Can I use 'divertirnos' as a command?
Yes, but the official command form is '¡Divirtámonos!' (Let's have fun!). However, in casual speech, you might hear 'A divertirnos!' (Time to have fun!).