divertida
/dee-vehr-TEE-dah/
fun
A playground slide represents an activity that is divertida (fun).
divertida(Adjective)
fun
?Enjoyable or amusing
,amusing
?Causing laughter or entertainment
funny
?Describing a specific feminine thing that is humorous (less common than 'graciosa')
📝 In Action
La película que vimos anoche fue muy divertida.
A1The movie we watched last night was very fun.
Mi hermana es una persona muy divertida y siempre me hace reír.
A2My sister is a very amusing person and always makes me laugh.
Tuvimos una fiesta de cumpleaños muy divertida en el parque.
A1We had a really fun birthday party in the park.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Match
Since 'divertida' ends in -a, it must describe a feminine singular noun (like la casa or la chica). To describe a masculine noun, use divertido.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Agreement
Mistake: "El juego fue divertida."
Correction: El juego fue divertido. (The adjective must match the masculine noun 'juego'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The Root Verb
This adjective comes from the verb divertir (to amuse), which is often used reflexively as divertirse (to have fun).
When someone is entertained, they are divertida (amused).
divertida(Adjective)
amused
?Feeling entertained
,entertained
?Having one's attention pleasurably held
📝 In Action
Ella estaba muy divertida con los chistes del payaso.
B1She was very amused by the clown's jokes.
Al final de la obra, la audiencia parecía divertida.
B2At the end of the play, the audience seemed entertained.
💡 Grammar Points
Used with 'Estar'
When used to describe a temporary state or feeling (like being amused), it is usually paired with the verb estar (to be), as in Ella estaba divertida.
⭐ Usage Tips
Passive Voice
This form can also be part of the passive voice: La niña fue divertida por el mago (The girl was amused by the magician), though this structure is less common than using the reflexive verb.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: divertida
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'divertida' to describe the noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'divertida' and 'divertido'?
'Divertida' is used when describing a feminine person or thing (like 'la película'). 'Divertido' is used for masculine people or things (like 'el libro'). They both mean 'fun' or 'amusing'.
How do I say 'to have fun' using this word's root?
You use the reflexive verb *divertirse*. For example, 'Nosotros nos divertimos' means 'We had fun'.