sentido del humor
/sentido del umoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sense of humor" is translated into Spanish as sentido del humor.
This phrase is used to describe the ability to perceive and enjoy things that are funny.
How does it change in a sentence?
In English, you use the indefinite article to say "a sense of humor," but in Spanish, the phrase uses the definite article construction del (a combination of de and el) to form the expression.
How do you pronounce it?
/sentido del umoɾ/
Did you know?
- While sentido del humor describes the capacity for wit, the word sentido also means 'direction' or 'way'. This is why a sign saying sentido contrario refers to traffic going the wrong way rather than a contrary feeling.
- The word humor in Spanish has a double meaning, referring both to a person's sense of comedy and their current mood. If someone is de mal humor, they are in a bad mood rather than lacking a sense of humor.
- In Spanish, the phrase perder el sentido can mean losing consciousness or losing one's mind. It uses the same root as sentido del humor but refers to the physical or mental loss of perception.
Examples in context
- Tengo sentido del humor.I have a sense of humor.This sentence is useful for stating that you have sentido del humor.Tatoeba #4392690 by pchamorro, translation #2358813 by CK
- Él tiene sentido del humor.He has a sense of humor.This sentence is useful for stating that he has sentido del humor.Tatoeba #874243 by Rafp, translation #293198 by CK
- Él no tiene sentido del humor.He has no sense of humor.Tatoeba #1247991 by marcelostockle, translation #292901 by CK
- Tiene un gran sentido del humorHe/she has a great sense of humor
- ¡Tienes mucha gracia!You have a great sense of humor!
- Mi amiga tiene un sentido del humor contagioso.My friend has a contagious sense of humor.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about a new coworker.
- SofíaMe gusta mucho su sentido del humor.I really like his sense of humor.
- JavierSí, siempre nos hace reír a todos.Yes, he always makes us all laugh.
- SofíaEs genial que tenga sentido del humor.It's great that he has a sense of humor.
- JavierEso hace que el trabajo sea divertido.That makes work fun.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
