What does it mean word for word?
Literally, que disfrutes de la función means 'that you enjoy the show'. The que at the beginning of the phrase is a shortened version of espero que (I hope that).
Which one should you use?
While que disfrutes de la función is a standard way to express this wish, you might also use ¡Que te diviertas en el espectáculo! to say 'Have fun at the show!' or ¡Pásatelo bien en el espectáculo! to say 'Have a good time at the show!'
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form que disfrutes de la función is informal and should be used with friends, family or peers. To be polite or formal, use the form que disfrute de la función. Other formal variations include ¡Disfrute del espectáculo! and Que disfrute del espectáculo, which translates to 'May you enjoy the show'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression ¡Que lo pases bien en el espectáculo! is a popular way to say 'Have a good time at the show!'
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish or a desire for the listener's enjoyment. To address more than one person, change the verb from disfrutes to disfruten, as in que disfruten de la función.
How do you pronounce it?
/ke disfɾutes de la funθjon/
Did you know?
- While English speakers say 'break a leg' to wish actors luck, Spanish speakers often say Mucha mierda, which literally translates to 'much poop'.
- The word función shares its roots with the English word 'function', as both stem from the Latin verb 'fungor', meaning 'to perform' or 'to discharge'.
Examples in context
- ¡Disfrute del espectáculo!Enjoy the show!
- ¡Que disfrutes de la función, María!Enjoy the show, María!
- Espero que disfrutes de la función.I hope you enjoy the show.
- ¡Pásalo bien y que disfrutes de la función!Have fun and enjoy the show!
Example conversation
Alejandro is seeing María off at the theater entrance.
- Alejandro¡Adiós, María! ¡Que disfrutes de la función!Goodbye, María! Enjoy the show!
- María¡Muchas gracias, Alejandro!Thank you very much, Alejandro!
- AlejandroNos vemos mañana.See you tomorrow.
- María¡Hasta mañana!See you tomorrow!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, función, la, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
