espero que te diviertas
/espeɾo ke te dibjeɾtas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I hope you have fun" is translated into Spanish as espero que te diviertas.
This phrase is used to wish someone an enjoyable experience during a future activity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from espero (I hope), que (that) and te diviertas (you amuse yourself/have fun).
Which one should you use?
Use espero que te diviertas when addressing a single person informally. Use espero que se divierta when speaking to someone formally or using the usted form. If you are in Spain and addressing a group of people informally, use espero que os divirtáis.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, the informal expression Que te la pases bien is used to wish someone to enjoy themselves.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase espero que te diviertas uses the subjunctive mood (diviertas) because it expresses a wish or desire.
How do you pronounce it?
/espeɾo ke te dibjeɾtas/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the root of diviertas is used in the word divertículo, which refers to a pouch-like protrusion in the body. Both come from the idea of 'turning away' from the main path.
- The verb in the phrase, divertirse, is built from the root meaning 'to turn away'. Conceptually, having fun in Spanish means being diverted or distracted from your daily routine and worries.
- While espero que te diviertas is used for general fun, Spanish speakers use the specific phrase que te aproveche to wish someone 'fun' or enjoyment specifically while eating.
Examples in context
- Espero que te diviertas.I hope you have fun.This sentence is useful for learning how to say "I hope you have fun."Tatoeba #1600137 by marcelostockle, translation #1600138 by marcelostockle
- Espero que se divierta en la fiesta.I hope you have fun at the party.
- Que se divierta en el evento.Have fun at the event.
- Espero que te diviertas en la película.I hope you have fun at the movie.
- ¡Diviértete en la playa!Have fun at the beach!
- ¡Que te la pases bien en la fiesta de cumpleaños!Wish you have a great time at the birthday party!
- Ve con cuidado, espero que te diviertas mucho.Go carefully, I hope you have a lot of fun.
Example conversation
Mateo is leaving for a music festival.
- MaríaMateo, espero que te diviertas en el festival.Mateo, I hope you have fun at the festival.
- MateoMuchas gracias, María. Estoy muy emocionado.Thank you very much, María. I am very excited.
- MaríaCuéntame todo cuando regreses.Tell me everything when you return.
- MateoClaro que sí, nos vemos pronto.Of course, see you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
