divertirse
“divertirse” means “to have fun” in Spanish (general enjoyment or amusement).
to have fun, to enjoy oneselfAlso: to be entertained
📝 In Action
Los niños se divierten en el parque.
A1The children are having fun in the park.
¿Te divertiste en tus vacaciones?
A2Did you enjoy yourself on your vacation?
Siempre nos divertimos cuando salimos juntos.
A2We always have fun when we go out together.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: divertirse
Question 1 of 2
Choose the correct conjugation for the sentence: "Yo ______ mucho en la playa."
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin *divertere*, which originally meant 'to turn away' or 'to turn in a different direction.' This sense evolved to mean turning one's attention away from serious matters toward something lighthearted and amusing.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I tell someone to 'Have fun!'?
You can use the imperative (command) form, such as '¡Diviértete!' (for tú/informal) or '¡Diviértase!' (for usted/formal). The most common general phrase is '¡Que te diviertas!' (using the subjunctive).
What is the difference between 'divertirse' and 'pasarlo bien'?
They are nearly interchangeable. 'Divertirse' focuses on the action of enjoying yourself, while 'pasarlo bien' (literally 'to pass it well') is a slightly more general phrase focusing on the positive quality of the experience or time spent.