divertido
“divertido” means “fun” in Spanish (describing an activity, thing, or experience).
fun, entertaining
Also: funny, amusing
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La película fue muy divertida.
A1The movie was very fun.
Mi amigo Pablo es muy divertido, siempre cuenta buenos chistes.
A1My friend Pablo is very funny, he always tells good jokes.
Tuvimos una fiesta divertida anoche.
A2We had a fun party last night.
Los juegos de mesa son divertidos para toda la familia.
A2Board games are fun for the whole family.
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It comes from the Latin word `divertere`, which meant 'to turn in different directions' or 'to go separate ways.' The idea of turning your mind away from serious things or worries led to its modern meaning of amusement and entertainment.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between `divertido` and `gracioso`?
`Divertido` is a broad word for 'fun' or 'entertaining.' A trip, a book, or a person can be `divertido`. `Gracioso` is more specific and means 'funny' or 'witty'—something that makes you laugh out loud, like a good joke or a comedian. A person can be `divertido` (fun to be around) and also `gracioso` (tells great jokes).
How do I say 'I had fun'?
For that, you use the related verb `divertirse`. You would say 'Me divertí' (I had fun). `Divertido` is the adjective used to describe something else, as in 'El viaje fue divertido' (The trip was fun).