diviértete
/dibjeɾtete/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "enjoy yourself" is diviértete.
This phrase is used to tell someone to have a good time.
Which one should you use?
The specific form you choose depends on who you are addressing. Diviértete is used for a single person in an informal setting, while diviértase is used for a single person in a formal setting. If you are addressing a group of people, use diviértanse. Other ways to express similar sentiments include Pásalo bien or Que te la pases bien for having a good time, and Disfruta for a simple "enjoy".
How does it change in a sentence?
diviértete is the informal singular imperative used when speaking to a friend or peer. diviértanse is the plural imperative used when telling a group of people to enjoy themselves.
How do you pronounce it?
/dibjeɾtete/
Did you know?
- While diviértete comes from the verb divertir, the English word 'diversion' shares the same root. In both languages, the original idea was to 'turn' one's attention away from work or boredom.
- While diviértete is a standard way to say 'enjoy yourself', many Spanish speakers colloquially use pásatelo bien or pásala bien. This literally translates to 'pass it well', referring to how one 'passes' or spends their time.
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear people say Que te diviertas instead of the imperative diviértete. This uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish, essentially saying 'May you have fun'.
Examples in context
- ¡Diviértete!Enjoy yourself!This sentence is useful for practicing the command diviértete.Tatoeba #546929 by darinmex, translation #21274 by 100nosewiggles
- Disfrute de su cenaEnjoy your dinner
- Diviértete en la fiestaHave fun at the party
- ¡Diviértete mucho en la fiesta!Enjoy yourself a lot at the party!
- Ve al cine y diviértete.Go to the cinema and enjoy yourself.
Example conversation
Javier is seeing Maria off before she goes to a concert.
- Javier¡Que tengas un buen viaje, María!Have a good trip, María!
- MaríaGracias, Javier.Thanks, Javier.
- Javier¡Diviértete mucho en el concierto!Enjoy yourself a lot at the concert!
- María¡Lo haré!I will!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
