divierte
dee-BYEHR-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mi hermano se divierte mucho en el parque.
A1My brother has a lot of fun at the park.
Esta película divierte a los niños.
A2This movie entertains the children.
¡Divierte a tus amigos con tus chistes!
B1Entertain your friends with your jokes!
💡 Grammar Points
The 'E' to 'IE' Change
In this form, the middle 'e' splits into 'ie'. This happens because the stress falls on that syllable when you say it.
One Word, Two Jobs
'Divierte' can mean 'he/she entertains someone' OR it can be a command telling someone 'Entertain them!'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the 'Se'
Mistake: "Él divierte mucho."
Correction: Say 'Él SE divierte mucho' if you mean 'He is having fun.' Without 'se,' it sounds like he is entertaining someone else.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about yourself
Remember, 'divierte' is only for 'he, she, it' or 'you' (formal). If you want to say 'I have fun,' use 'Me divierto'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: divierte
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'She has a lot of fun' using 'divierte'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'divierte' the same as 'divertido'?
No. 'Divierte' is an action (he/she entertains), while 'divertido' is a description (it is fun).
Can I use 'divierte' to tell someone to have fun?
Close! If you want to tell a friend 'Have fun!', you usually say '¡Diviértete!' (which adds the 'te' for 'you'). 'Divierte' on its own is a command to 'Entertain [others]!'.