divertir
transitive verb
1 (hacer reír)
sus imitaciones divierten mucho al público the audience find his impressions very funny o amusing
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to delight)
a. to amuse
Nos divirtió con sus historias y experiencias.He amused us with his stories and experiences.
divertirse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g. Miguel se lava.).
2. (to have fun)
b. to have a good time
Los niños se divirtieron en el parque de diversiones.The kids had a good time at the amusement park.
c. to enjoy oneself
No recuerdo la última vez que me divertí tanto.I can't remember the last time I enjoyed myself so much.
divertir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. to entertain, to amuse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
2. (general)
a. to enjoy oneself
se divirtieron muchísimo en la excursiónthey had a great time on the trip, they really enjoyed the trip
se divierte con cualquier cosashe's easily amused
¡que te diviertas/os divirtáis!have a nice time!, enjoy yourself/yourselves!
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