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"Have fun!" in Portuguese: divirta-se!

divirta-se!

Say it: jee-veer-TAH-seephrase/dʒi.viʁ.ˈta-.si/

Note: PT-PT: diverte-te!

Have fun! in Portuguese is divirta-se! Say it before parties, trips, and shows. European Portuguese often uses diverte-te! with tu.

Before a concert

Divirta-se no show—manda foto!
Have fun at the show—send a photo!
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How to pronounce divirta-se!

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jee-veer-TAH-see

/dʒi.viʁ.ˈta-.si/

jee-veer-TAH-see

"Have fun!" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
divirta-se!have fun!

Você imperative.

divirtam-se!have fun! (plural)

To a group.

se diverte!have fun! (casual)

Friends.

diverte-te!have fun! (PT-PT tu)

European note.

How to use divirta-se! in real life

  1. 1Before a concert

    Divirta-se no show—manda foto!

    Have fun at the show—send a photo!

    Divirta-se!

  2. 2Weekend trip

    Divirta-se em Paraty, viu?

    Have fun in Paraty, okay?

    Travel.

  3. 3Kids' party drop-off

    Divirta-se com os amigos, amor.

    Have fun with your friends, love.

    Family.

Mistakes English speakers make with divirta-se!

Incorrect: Diverte-te! (as BR default)

Correct: Divirta-se!

Diverte-te is European tu; Brazil uses divirta-se.

Incorrect: Have fun!

Correct: Divirta-se!

Full Portuguese.

Good to know

Friends may say se diverte or diverte bastante instead of the full formal divirta-se. All wish the same good time.

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Sending a friend to a wedding

  1. ChatPal

    Divirta-se na festa!

    Have fun at the party!

  2. You

    Vou tentar. Divirta-se no seu jantar também.

    I'll try. Have fun at your dinner too.

  3. ChatPal

    Combinado—depois a gente conta.

    Deal—we'll catch up after.

  4. You

    Até amanhã!

    See you tomorrow!

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"Have fun!" in other languages

FAQ

Common questions about "Have fun!" in Portuguese

PT-PT?

Diverte-te!

Plural friends?

Divirtam-se!

Casual?

Se diverte! / diverte bastante!

Did you have fun?

Você se divertiu?

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