Divirta-se!
neutral, polite
To say "have fun" in Brazil use Divirta-se! In everyday speech Brazilians often flip the pronoun and say Se divirta!, or just Aproveita! meaning "enjoy it".
Meaning: wish for someone to enjoy themselves (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Divirta-se! | neutral, polite |
| Aproveita! | casual |
| Se divirta! | casual, Brazil |
Say it as someone leaves for a party, a trip or a show. Use Divirtam-se! when talking to more than one person.
Which one should you use?
Aproveita! comes from aproveitar, to take advantage of or enjoy, and fits a meal, a vacation or a free afternoon. Curte! is a very casual alternative among young people.
How does it change in a sentence?
Written Portuguese puts the pronoun after the verb, as in Divirta-se!, but spoken Brazilian Portuguese commonly places it first, as in Se divirta! Both are understood.
Did you know?
- Brazilians often say Aproveite! to wish a good meal as well, since the word covers any kind of enjoyment.
Examples in context
- Divirta-se na festa!Have fun at the party!
- Divirtam-se muito na praia!Have lots of fun at the beach!
- Aproveita a viagem!Enjoy the trip!
Example conversation
Letícia sees her friend Gustavo off to a concert in Florianópolis.
- LetíciaVai ao show hoje?Are you going to the concert today?
- GustavoVou sim, com o pessoal.Yes, with the gang.
- LetíciaSe divirta!Have fun!
- GustavoPode deixar, obrigado.Will do, thanks.
