Ways to say it
| Portuguese |
|---|
| divirta-se |
| se divirta |
The phrase is used to wish someone a good time. It is derived from the verb divertir-se, which means "to have fun" or "to enjoy oneself".
Which one should you use?
divirta-se is used when addressing one person, while the plural form divirtam-se is used when addressing a group.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase se divirta is an informal way to say "have fun". You may also hear the informal expression curta muito to tell someone to "enjoy it a lot" or "have a blast".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, it is common in spoken language to place the reflexive pronoun before the verb, resulting in the form se divirta instead of the more strictly grammatical divirta-se.
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How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing more than one person, the imperative form changes to the plural divirtam-se.
When do people say it?
In informal settings, you might hear the word curta!, which is an abbreviation of curta a festa (enjoy the party) or curta o momento (enjoy the moment).
Did you know?
- The word curtir, used in the phrase curta muito, originally meant 'to tan' or 'to cure leather'. It shifted in slang to mean 'enjoying' something, similar to how English uses 'soak up' the sun.
- The root of divertir comes from the Latin divertere, meaning 'to turn aside'. This suggests that having fun is a way of turning away from one's daily routine.
- In Portugal, placing the pronoun before the verb as in se divirta is often considered a mistake, whereas in Brazil it is the natural way to speak.
Examples in context
- Espero que você se divirta.I hope you have fun.This sentence shows how to use the form se divirta to express a hope for someone's enjoyment.Tatoeba #5671951 by bill, translation #1600138 by marcelostockle
- Eu quero que o Tom se divirta.I want Tom to have fun.This sentence uses the form se divirta to express a desire for a third person to have fun.Tatoeba #5236995 by alexmarcelo, translation #5194219 by CK
- Espero que você e seus amigos se divirtam aqui.I hope you and your friend have fun here.This sentence uses the form se divirta to wish enjoyment upon a group of people.Tatoeba #8443986 by bill, translation #2821118 by CK
- Se divirta bastante na festa, João!Have a great time at the party, João!
- Curta muito a viagem, minha amiga!Have a blast on your trip, my friend!
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Example conversation
Juliana is leaving for a party.
- LucasVocê já está saindo, Juliana?Are you leaving already, Juliana?
- JulianaSim, o ônibus chega em cinco minutos.Yes, the bus arrives in five minutes.
- LucasTchau! Divirta-se na festa!Bye! Have fun at the party!
- JulianaObrigada, Lucas! Até amanhã.Thanks, Lucas! See you tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “have fun” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
