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diverte

[di-VER-tuh]
verb
amuses; entertains; diverts
1. 3rd person singular present indicative of 'divertir' - to amuse, entertain, or provide enjoyment
This movie diverts the audience with humor.
Este filme diverte o público com humor.
2. 3rd person singular present indicative of 'divertir' - to divert attention or redirect focus
He diverts attention from the main issue.
Ele diverte a atenção do assunto principal.
Synonyms
entretémdistraialegradiverte-se
Antonyms
entediaaborrecedesanima

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diverte
Standard usage for entertainment or distraction contexts
Portugal
diverte
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

diverte-se = to have fun, to enjoy oneself
diverte a vista = pleases the eye
diverte o espírito = lifts the spirits
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