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"Have fun" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "divertirse", and "have a good time" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "pasarlo bien". Learn more about the difference between "have fun" and "have a good time" below.
have fun(
hahv
 
fuhn
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. divertirse
We are going to have fun at the beach.Nos vamos a divertir en la playa.
b. pasarlo bien
We always have fun with uncle José.Siempre lo pasamos bien con tío José.
c. pasársela bien
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I'm going to have fun this weekend.Me la voy a pasar bien este fin de semana.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. diviértete
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Have fun, Miguel!¡Diviértete, Miguel!
b. que lo pases bien
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
I'm going to the movies. - Ok, have fun!Voy al cine. - Ok, ¡que lo pases bien!
c. que te la pases bien
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Have fun in Cancun!¡Que te la pases bien en Cancún!
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have a good time(
hahv
 
uh
 
good
 
taym
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. pasarlo bien
I hope you have a good time with your friends at the park this afternoon.Espero que lo pases bien con tus amigos en el parque esta tarde.
b. divertirse
We had a really good time at the concert.Nos divertimos mucho en el concierto.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pásalo bien
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Bye, Mom! - Bye, darling! Have a good time!¡Adiós, mamá! - ¡Adiós, cariño! ¡Pásalo bien!
b. que lo pases bien
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Have a good time in New Orleans!¡Que lo pases bien en Nueva Orleans!
c. que lo pase bien
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Have a good time at the dance tonight, Mrs. Williams!¡Que lo pase bien en el baile de esta noche, Sra. Williams!
a. que lo pasen bien
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
So, you're off to the movies. Have a good time, guys!Así que van al cine. ¡Que lo pasen bien, chicos!
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