divirtiendo
“divirtiendo” means “having fun” in Spanish (engaging in enjoyment).
having fun, enjoying oneself
Also: amusing
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Están divirtiéndose mucho en la fiesta de cumpleaños.
A2They are having a lot of fun at the birthday party.
El niño pasa el día divirtiéndose con sus juguetes.
B1The child spends the day having fun with his toys.
Ella sigue divirtiéndose a pesar de la lluvia.
B2She continues enjoying herself despite the rain.
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Present
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Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses the gerund 'divirtiendo' with the reflexive pronoun attached?
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Comes from the Latin word *divertere*, meaning 'to turn in a different direction,' which evolved to mean 'to distract' or 'to entertain' in Spanish. The idea is that you are turning your attention away from serious things toward enjoyment.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'divirtiendo' have an 'i' instead of an 'e'?
The base verb *divertir* is a 'stem-changing' verb. When you form the gerund (the -ing form), the 'e' in the middle of the verb changes to an 'i'. This change happens in several parts of the verb conjugation, especially in the continuous and past tenses.
Is 'divertir' the same as 'divertirse'?
Not quite. 'Divertir' (without the 'se') means 'to entertain' or 'to amuse someone else' (e.g., 'The clown is amusing the kids'). 'Divertir**se**' (with the 'se') means 'to amuse oneself' or 'to have fun,' which is the much more common use.