te estás divirtiendo
/te estas dibiɾtjendo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "you're having fun" is expressed as te estás divirtiendo.
This phrase is used to state that someone is currently enjoying themselves.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase te estás divirtiendo is a literal translation of "you are amusing yourself", utilizing the reflexive verb divertirse.
Which one should you use?
While te estás divirtiendo describes the ongoing action, te diviertes is a simpler present tense alternative that can mean both "you have fun" and "you are having fun".
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a single person informally, use te estás divirtiendo. If you are addressing a group of people (plural you), use se están divirtiendo.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if someone is having an exceptionally good time, they might use the slang 'pasárselo bomba', which translates literally to 'to pass oneself a bomb'.
- The root of divertirse implies a 'turning away', historically linking the act of having fun with the act of distracting oneself from duties or worries.
- The adjective divertido is used for both a person who is funny and an activity that is enjoyable, meaning the phrase can be ambiguous without the reflexive pronoun.
Examples in context
- Disfruto mucho de esta fiesta. ¿Y tú? ¿Lo estás pasando bien?I really enjoy this party. And you? Are you having a good time?
- Me alegra ver que se divierte mucho en este conciertoI'm glad to see that you're having a lot of fun at this concert
- ¡Vaya! Se nota que te la estás pasando bien en la playaWow! It's clear that you're having a great time at the beach
- ¡Mira cómo te estás divirtiendo un montón en la fiesta!Look how much fun you're having at the party!
- La estás gozando al máximo en esta excursiónYou're really having a great time on this trip
- ¡Te lo estás pasando bomba en la fiesta de cumpleaños!You're having a blast at the birthday party!
- Veo que te estás divirtiendo en la fiesta.I see you're having fun at the party.
- Parece que te estás divirtiendo mucho hoy.It looks like you're having a lot of fun today.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are at a music festival.
- Lucía¡Mira la cara de Javier, te estás divirtiendo mucho!Look at Javier's face, you're having a lot of fun!
- Javier¡Sí, la música es increíble!Yes, the music is incredible!
- LucíaMe alegra mucho verte así de feliz.I'm very happy to see you so happy.
- JavierGracias, Lucía, es un día genial.Thanks, Lucía, it's a great day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
