divierte
“divierte” means “has fun” in Spanish (when used with the word 'se' (se divierte)).
has fun, enjoys oneself
Also: entertains, amuses
📝 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!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: divierte
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'She has a lot of fun' using 'divierte'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'divertere', which meant to 'turn aside'. Originally, it meant turning away from your work to relax or find amusement.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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]!'.