Divertirse (en. Enjoy)
/di.βeɾ.tiɾ.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To experience pleasure or fun.
The kids had a lot of fun in the park.
Los niños se divirtieron mucho en el parque.
To feel joy and distraction.
He always has fun at parties.
Siempre se divierte en las fiestas.
To find entertainment.
I have fun watching comedies.
Me divierto viendo comedias.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'divertīre', which means 'to turn aside' or 'to distract'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
have a great time
Enjoying in an intense and complete way.
divertirse a lo grande
there’s nothing more fun
Indicates that something is extremely entertaining.
no hay nada más divertido
have fun like never before
Spending a very pleasant time, more than on other occasions.
divertirse como nunca
Related Words
fun
State of what is fun.
diversión
entertainment
Activity to spend time pleasantly.
entretención
recreation
Activity that provides fun or entertainment.
recreación
Slang Meanings
To have a good time
Let's have a good time this weekend.
Vamos a pachanguear este fin de semana.
To mess it up
Here we come to mess it up and have fun.
Aquí se viene a joderla y a divertirse.
To party
On Friday we are going to party with friends.
El viernes vamos a rumbear con los amigos.