Funny in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'funny' is 'divertido', pronounced dee-behr-TEE-doh (IPA: /diβeɾˈtiðo/). It is a B1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: divertidos).
Pronunciation: dee-behr-TEE-doh
| Spanish | divertido |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | dee-behr-TEE-doh · /diβeɾˈtiðo/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | divertidos |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'divertido'
- Tu primo es muy divertido; siempre nos hace reír.
Your cousin is very funny; he always makes us laugh. - La fiesta estuvo muy divertida.
The party was a lot of fun. - Vimos una película divertida anoche.
We watched a funny movie last night. - Los juegos de mesa son divertidos para toda la familia.
Board games are fun for the whole family.
Common Phrases with 'divertido'
- pasarlo bien
to have fun - ¡Qué divertido!
How fun!
How to Use 'divertido'
Divertido covers both 'fun' and 'amusing'; for 'funny ha-ha' (making you laugh), gracioso is more precise. Ser divertido = to be a fun person/thing; estar divertido = to be entertaining on a particular occasion.
Regional note: Chistoso is the everyday word for 'funny' in Mexico and much of Latin America; gracioso is universal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Funny' in Spanish is 'divertido', pronounced dee-behr-TEE-doh.
It is spelled d-i-v-e-r-t-i-d-o.
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