How to Say "Have Fun and Be Safe" in Spanish

diviértete y cuídate

/dibjeɾtete i kwidate/from spelling rules

The English phrase "have fun and be safe" is translated into Spanish as diviértete y cuídate.

This is a friendly parting phrase used to wish someone an enjoyable and cautious experience. While the English intent is to say "be safe", the Spanish phrase uses cuídate, which literally means "take care of yourself", as this is the standard way to express that sentiment.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase diviértete y cuídate is composed of the reflexive imperative verbs divertirse (to have fun) and cuidarse (to take care of oneself).

Which one should you use?

The phrase cuídate means "take care of yourself", whereas the English phrase uses "be safe". Another common way to express this as a wish is to use the subjunctive mood starting with Que…, as in ¡Que te diviertas y te cuides!, which translates to "May you have fun and take care of yourself!"

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, you might hear Que lo pases bien y cuidado to mean "Have a good time and be careful" or Que te diviertas y que todo vaya bien which means "Have fun and may everything go well".

How does it change in a sentence?

To address a group of people instead of one person, use the plural forms diviértanse y cuídense. When speaking formally to one person, use diviértase y cuídese.

Did you know?

The verb divertirse is a linguistic relative of the English word 'divert'. It originally described the act of 'turning away' from serious duties to find amusement.
While cuídate is a warm parting wish, shouting the single word ¡cuidado! functions as an urgent warning, similar to 'Watch out!' or 'Danger!' in English.
In certain Spanish-speaking cultures, saying cuídate can be a subtle social cue that the speaker believes the listener is entering a risky situation.

Examples in context

Que se divierta y tenga cuidado durante sus vacaciones
Have fun and be safe during your vacation
Diviértanse pero con precaución
Have fun but with caution
Que te diviertas y cuídate
Have fun and take care
¡Pásala bien y mantente segura!
Have a good time and stay safe!
Que te la pases bien y cuídate, amigo/a
Have fun and be safe, my friend
Diviértete y cuídate en el concierto.
Have fun and be safe at the concert.
¡Diviértete y cuídate mucho en tu viaje!
Have fun and be safe on your trip!
Ve a la fiesta, diviértete y cuídate.
Go to the party, have fun and be safe.

Example conversation

Daniel is leaving for a weekend hiking trip.

María

¡Que tengas un buen viaje, Daniel!
Have a good trip, Daniel!
Daniel

Muchas gracias, María.
Thank you very much, María.
María

Diviértete y cuídate mucho.
Have fun and be safe.
Daniel

Lo haré, nos vemos pronto.
I will, see you soon.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.

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How to Say “Have Fun and Be Safe” in Spanish