ladiversión

feminine

/diβeɾˈsjon/

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Translation

fun, entertainment

Word origin

From Latin diversio ('a turning aside'), from divertere ('to turn away'), from dis ('apart') plus vertere ('to turn'). The same root gives English 'diversion' and 'divert'.

Origin
Latin
Root
diversio
English cognates
diversion, divert

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldiversiones

Examples

.

The park is a place of fun for children.

, .

We did it just for fun, without thinking about the prize.

feria .

The fair offers entertainment for the whole family.

.

His greatest pleasure is reading by the window.

¡ , !

Let the fun be over, it is time to get back to work!

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This word is part of lesson 43.