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/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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This word is part of lesson 32.