Spanish Conversation · Level 70
60 words
Spanish word
divertir
Pronunciation
IPA/diβeɾˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verbhave fun
Example
Me divierto mucho en las fiestas.
I have a lot of fun at parties.
More examples
Los niños se divierten jugando en el parque.
The children have fun playing in the park.
Core concept
A performer making children laugh.
Common phrases
divertirse jugando
have fun playing
hacer que alguien se divierta
make someone enjoy themselves
Similar words
divertirse: Enjoys oneself while taking part in an activity or social event.
disfrutar: Takes deep pleasure in an experience, thing, or moment.
pasarlo bien: Spends time pleasantly during events or gatherings.
entretener: Amuses others by performing or organizing activities.
Definition in Spanish
Causar placer o entretenimiento a alguien; en forma pronominal (divertirse) significar experimentar disfrute personal.
Word origin
From Latin divertere 'turn aside', the verb developed in Spanish to mean causing pleasure or amusement.
Usage tips
- Divertir means to entertain someone, while divertirse (the pronominal form) means to enjoy oneself.