es divertido
/es dibeɾtido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "he is funny" is translated into Spanish as es divertido.
Es divertido is used to describe a person who makes others laugh or provides amusement. Depending on the context, it can also mean "he is fun."
Which one should you use?
While es divertido can mean both "he is funny" and "he is fun," you can also use es gracioso as a common synonym when specifically describing someone as funny or witty.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the verb es (from the verb *ser*) because being funny is considered a characteristic of the person's personality.
How do you pronounce it?
/es dibeɾtido/
Did you know?
- The word es is a cognate of the Sanskrit word ásti, showing a linguistic link between Spanish and ancient Indian languages through their shared Proto-Indo-European ancestor.
- While English speakers use 'funny' for both humorous people and strange situations, using es divertido for a strange situation in Spanish would sound like you are saying the situation is 'fun' or 'enjoyable'.
- In Spanish, the verb ser in es divertido identifies a personality trait, but if you use the verb estar as está divertido, it describes a temporary state, such as someone being in a funny mood.
Examples in context
- Mi jefe siempre cuenta chistes. Él es divertido.My boss always tells jokes. He is funny.
- Me encanta salir con Juan. Él tiene mucho sentido del humor.I love hanging out with Juan. He has a great sense of humor.
- Tienes que conocer a Miguel. Él es muy gracioso.You have to meet Miguel. He is very funny.
- Me encanta escuchar a mi abuelo. Él siempre es jocoso.I love listening to my grandfather. He is always funny.
- El nuevo profesor es divertido.The new teacher is funny.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about a new classmate.
- Mateo¿Conoces al nuevo estudiante?Do you know the new student?
- MaríaSí, él es divertido.Yes, he is funny.
- MateoMe alegra escucharlo.I'm glad to hear that.
- MaríaTe va a caer muy bien.You are going to like him a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries divertido, es, CC BY-SA 4.0.
