Diviertan (en. Have fun)

/diβjeɾtan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make someone feel amused or entertained.
I hope you enjoy the movies I recommended to you.
Espero que les diviertan las películas que les recomendé.
To produce fun or joy in a group of people.
The activities of the event entertain all the attendees.
Las actividades del evento diviertan a todos los asistentes.
To provoke laughter or satisfaction.
The jokes he tells always amuse his friends.
Los chistes que cuenta siempre diviertan a sus amigos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'divertĕre', which means 'to divert', 'to turn away'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

have a great time
To spend a very fun and pleasant time.
divertirse a lo grande
no one has more fun than they do
It refers to people who are always enjoying themselves.
no hay quien se divierta más que ellos
the best thing is that they have fun
It suggests that the main objective is fun.
lo mejor es que se diviertan

Related Words

fun
Pleasingly entertaining.
divertido
entertain
To occupy someone in a way that they do not get bored.
entretener
distract
To free someone from attention or focus on something.
distraer

Slang Meanings

To have a lot of fun
Last night the party was so good that everyone had a blast.
Anoche la fiesta estuvo tan buena que todos se diviertan a lo grande.
To have a good time
That comedy made me laugh; it entertained everyone who saw it.
Esa comedia me hizo reír, diviertan a todos los que la vieron.