Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| diviértete! | |
| pásatelo bien | /pasatelo bjen/ (from spelling rules) |
The phrase is used to wish someone a good time. Related verbs for the act of enjoying oneself include divertirse, pasárselo bien and gasajarse.
What does it mean word for word?
The idiomatic phrase pásatelo bien literally breaks down into pásate (pass yourself), lo (it) and bien (well).
Which one should you use?
Diviértete is a direct command derived from the verb divertirse, whereas pásatelo bien is a more idiomatic way to say "have a good time". Another very common way to express the wish "have fun" is by using the subjunctive mood in the phrase ¡Que te diviertas!
Is it said differently in some regions?
Pásatelo bien is an informal way to say "have fun" that is particularly popular in Spain.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form diviértete is the imperative command form used when speaking to one person informally. To address one person formally, use diviértase.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, pásatelo bien can be used sarcastically to tell someone to 'get lost' or 'go away' if spoken with a specific downward inflection.
- The verb divertir comes from a root that implies 'turning away' from something, essentially suggesting that to have fun is to turn away from cares.
- The reflexive nature of these phrases, using words like te or se, means the 'fun' is something you are performing upon yourself.
Examples in context
- ¡Diviértete!Have fun.This sentence is useful for expressing the wish "Have fun" using the form diviértete!Tatoeba #546929 by darinmex, translation #21267 by CK
- ¡Vas a la fiesta esta noche? ¡Diviértete mucho!Are you going to the party tonight? Have a great time!
- Vamos a la playa mañana. ¡Pásatelo bien!We're going to the beach tomorrow. Have fun!
- Vas a disfrutar del concierto. ¡Que te la pases genial!You're going to enjoy the concert. Have a great time!
- ¡Que se divierta en la conferencia!Have fun at the conference!
- Que lo pase bien en su viaje.Have a good time on your trip.
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Example conversation
Alejandro is seeing María off as she leaves for a concert.
- Alejandro¡Que tengas un buen viaje, María!Have a good trip, María!
- MaríaMuchas gracias, Alejandro.Thank you very much, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¡Diviértete!Have fun!
- María¡Lo haré!I will!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “have fun” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
