gracioso
/ɡɾaˈθjoso/
The English word 'funny' can be translated into Spanish using gracioso. Wiktionary also lists divertido and cómico.
Meaning: amusing, comical (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| gracioso | /ɡɾaˈθjoso/ /ɡɾaˈsjoso/ |
| divertido | /dibeɾˈtido/ |
| cómico | /ˈkomiko/ |
| chistoso | /t͡ʃisˈtoso/ |
Gracioso is used for things that cause laughter or are humorous. In some contexts, particularly when describing children or animals, gracioso can be used to mean 'cute' or 'charming' rather than just 'funny'.
Which one should you use?
While gracioso means funny (causing laughter), divertido is more accurately translated as 'fun' (providing enjoyment).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because gracioso is an adjective, it must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing to graciosa for feminine nouns. The adjective gracioso changes to graciosos when describing a group of masculine or mixed-gender nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaˈθjoso/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you call someone 'gracioso' in a sarcastic tone, it can be a polite way of calling them 'annoying' or 'cheeky'. It often implies they are being a bit too bold or impudent.
- The word gracioso shares a common ancestor with the English word 'gracious'. Both stem from the Latin word 'gratia', which relates to 'grace' or 'favor'.
- While divertido means 'fun' or 'funny', it comes from the verb divertir, which means 'to distract' or 'to turn away'.
Examples in context
- Eso no es gracioso.That's not funny.This sentence uses gracioso to negate a statement.Tatoeba #1258391 by marcelostockle, translation #1039379 by CK
- No es nada gracioso.It is not funny at all.This sentence uses gracioso to express that something is not funny at all.Tatoeba #1247777 by marcelostockle, translation #1247774 by Welton
- Esto no es gracioso.This isn't funny.This sentence uses gracioso to state that something is not funny.Tatoeba #1901120 by marcelostockle, translation #1898076 by CK
- La comedia fue muy divertida.The comedy was very funny.
- Tu chiste fue realmente divertido.Your joke was really funny.
- La actuación del payaso fue muy cómica.The clown's performance was very funny.
- Esta película es una comedia muy cómica.This movie is a very funny comedy.
- El monólogo del comediante fue bastante gracioso.The comedian's monologue was quite funny.
- Tu camiseta tiene un estampado muy gracioso.Your t-shirt has a very funny design.
- Ese video que me enviaste es muy chistoso.That video you sent me is very funny.
- El comediante en el bar fue realmente chistoso.The comedian in the bar was really funny.
- ¡Qué graciosa es tu mascota!How funny your pet is!
- El niño hizo un gesto muy gracioso.The child made a very funny gesture.
- Ayer fuimos a un espectáculo muy divertido.Yesterday, we went to a very funny show.
- Tu primo siempre cuenta chistes muy divertidos.Your cousin always tells very funny jokes.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are watching a comedy show on TV.
- María¿Te gusta este programa?Do you like this show?
- JavierSí, el presentador es muy gracioso.Yes, the presenter is very funny.
- MaríaJavier, es realmente gracioso.Javier, he is really funny.
- JavierTienes razón, María.You are right, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “funny” translations and entries gracioso, divertido, cómico, chistoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chistoso, cómico, divertido, gracioso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
