me estoy divirtiendo
/me estoi dibiɾtjendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am enjoying myself" is translated into Spanish as me estoy divirtiendo.
Me estoy divirtiendo is used to express that you are having a good time or experiencing pleasure. Other common ways to convey this feeling include me lo estoy pasando bien for a general "I am having a good time" and the more enthusiastic me lo estoy pasando de maravilla to say "I'm having a blast".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from the reflexive pronoun me (myself), the verb estar (to be) and the gerund divirtiendo (amusing/having fun), which literally means "I am amusing myself".
How does it change in a sentence?
While me estoy divirtiendo emphasizes the continuous action happening right now, the simple present me divierto can also be used to express that you are currently having a good time.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because "enjoy" is not reflexive in English, speakers often mistakenly say estoy divirtiendo. In Spanish, you must include the reflexive pronoun me because the verb divertirse requires it.
Did you know?
- The verb divertir shares the same root as the English word 'divert'. In both languages, the idea is to 'turn away' or redirect your attention from a boring or stressful task toward something pleasant.
- In some Latin American countries, saying me estoy divirtiendo during a formal event might sound slightly too childlike, as the verb divertirse is often associated with play and games.
- If you want to sound more like a local in Spain, you should try using pasarlo bien instead of divertirse. It translates literally to 'to pass it well', but it is the standard way to say you are having a good time.
Examples in context
- Estoy disfrutando mucho de este evento. Me lo estoy pasando muy bien.I am really enjoying this event. I am having a great time.
- Este viaje de negocios es fantástico. Me divierto mucho.This business trip is fantastic. I am having a lot of fun.
- ¡Esta fiesta es increíble! Me lo estoy pasando genial.This party is amazing! I am having a great time.
- Me gusta muchísimo este concierto.I am enjoying this concert a lot.
- ¡Estoy realmente disfrutando de esta película!I am really enjoying this movie!
- Me estoy divirtiendo mucho en la fiesta.I am enjoying myself a lot at the party.
- ¡No te vayas, me estoy divirtiendo!Don't go, I am enjoying myself!
- Me estoy divirtiendo con este nuevo juego.I am enjoying myself with this new game.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are at a music festival.
- Mateo¿Te gusta la música del festival?Do you like the music at the festival?
- ElenaSí, me estoy divirtiendo mucho.Yes, I am enjoying myself a lot.
- MateoQué bueno, yo también me estoy divirtiendo.That's good, I am enjoying myself too.
- ElenaEs un día fantástico para Mateo y para mí.It is a fantastic day for Mateo and for me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
