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 enjoy oneself.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb is composed of divertir (to amuse/entertain) and the reflexive pronoun se (oneself).
Which one should you use?
Use divirta-se when speaking to one person and divirtam-se when speaking to more than one person.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the northeast region of Brazil, the expression bom forró may be used to wish someone a fun time at a traditional forró dance party. In Rio de Janeiro, locals might use the phrase aproveita bem to mean "make the most of it" or aproveita bastante to mean "enjoy a lot."
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How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the command is divirtam-se. In Brazilian Portuguese, it is common to place the reflexive pronoun before the verb ( se divirta) in spoken and informal written contexts.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the phrase curta muito comes from the verb curtir, which originally meant 'to tan' or 'to cure leather'.
- The verb divertir shares a root with the English word 'divert', as both come from the idea of turning away from a routine.
- While divirta-se means 'have fun', the word divertido is used to describe both a fun person and a funny situation.
Examples in context
- Espero que você se divirta.I hope you have fun.This sentence is useful for expressing a hope that someone has fun using the form se divirta.Tatoeba #5671951 by bill, translation #1600138 by marcelostockle
- Eu quero que o Tom se divirta.I want Tom to have fun.This sentence shows how to use se divirta to express a desire for someone 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 se divirta to wish fun to a group of people.Tatoeba #8443986 by bill, translation #2821118 by CK
- Divirta-se na festa!Have fun at the party!
- Aproveite a viagem e curta bastante!Enjoy your trip and have a great time!
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rodrigo is seeing Mariana off to a concert.
- RodrigoO show vai ser ótimo, Mariana.The show is going to be great, Mariana.
- MarianaEu estou muito ansiosa!I am very excited!
- RodrigoDivirta-se muito lá!Have a lot of fun there!
- MarianaObrigada, Rodrigo!Thanks, Rodrigo!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “have fun” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
