What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Que te diviertas literally translates to "That you enjoy yourself", derived from the verb divertirse.
Which one should you use?
Use Que te diviertas when speaking to one person you know well. If you are addressing a group of people, use the plural form Que se diviertan.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you may hear the expression ¡Diviértanse!
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the subjunctive mood because it expresses a wish or desire. To change the phrase based on the person being addressed, you can adjust the pronouns and verb endings: use te for an informal singular 'you', change te to se for a formal singular 'you' (Que se divierta) and use the plural form Que se diviertan to wish a group of people a good time.
How do you pronounce it?
/ke te dibjeɾtas/
When do people say it?
When someone wishes you a good time, a common and polite response is Gracias, igualmente (Thanks, likewise).
Did you know?
- The verb divertir originally meant to turn away from a path, suggesting that 'having a good time' is a diversion from one's usual duties.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, if you are the one leaving for a party, it is common for others to shout Que te diviertas as a parting chorus rather than a single quiet wish.
- The word que in this phrase actually shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'who'.
Examples in context
- ¡Espero que te diviertas!I hope you have a good time!This sentence is useful for expressing the hope that the person has a good time using Que te diviertas.Tatoeba #1773976 by alexmarcelo, translation #1773410 by Spamster
- ¡Que te diviertas en la fiesta!Have a good time at the party!
Example conversation
Lucía is leaving for a music festival and Mateo is saying goodbye.
- Mateo¡Adiós, Lucía! ¡Que te diviertas!Goodbye, Lucía! Have a good time!
- Lucía¡Gracias, Mateo! Nos vemos pronto.Thanks, Mateo! See you soon.
- Mateo¡Disfruta mucho de la música!Enjoy the music a lot!
- Lucía¡Seguro que sí! Chao.I'm sure I will! Bye.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries que, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
