/di.βerˈtir.se/
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Translation
to have fun, to enjoy oneself
Word origin
Reflexive of divertir, from Latin divertere ('to turn aside, to turn away'), from di- plus vertere ('to turn'). The leisure sense developed from turning the mind away from cares.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- divertere
- English cognates
- divert, diverse
Grammar
Verb type-ir irregular (e>ie/i)
ReflexiveYes
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
María.
We had a lot of fun at María's party.
divierten .
The children have fun playing in the park.
diviertas .
I hope you enjoy yourself on your trip.
.
I had a lot of fun watching that film.
divertirnos .
We are going to have fun tonight.
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