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chistes

CHEE-stehsˈtʃis.tes

“chistes” means “jokes” in Spanish (funny stories or remarks).

jokes

Also: gags, witticisms
NounmA1
Mexico
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Mi abuelo siempre cuenta los mismos chistes viejos.

A1

My grandfather always tells the same old jokes.

¿Conoces algunos chistes buenos para romper el hielo?

A2

Do you know any good jokes to break the ice?

Todos se rieron mucho con sus chistes.

A1

Everyone laughed a lot at his jokes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • bromas (jokes / fooling around)
  • ocurrencias (witticisms / clever remarks)

Common Collocations

  • contar chistes – to tell jokes
  • hacer chistes – to make jokes
  • un libro de chistes – a joke book

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar de chistes – to be joking/to be kidding
  • sin chistes – seriously / no kidding

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "chistes" in Spanish:

gags→jokes→witticisms→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: chistes

Question 1 of 2

Which verb correctly completes the phrase: 'Mi amigo va a ______ chistes en la fiesta.'

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
tristesvistes
📚 Etymology▼

The word likely comes from a very old root associated with making sounds or whistling, which evolved to mean 'a witty remark' or 'a jest' in Spanish sometime before the 18th century.

First recorded: 17th century

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'chistes' y 'bromas'?

While both mean 'jokes,' 'chistes' usually refers to a specific funny story or punchline. 'Bromas' is broader; it can mean a joke, a prank, or just general fooling around.

If I want to describe someone as funny, what word should I use from the 'chistes' family?

You should use the adjective 'chistoso' (masculine) or 'chistosa' (feminine). Example: 'Es un hombre muy chistoso' (He is a very funny man).