graciosa
“graciosa” means “funny” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
funny, amusing
Also: witty
📝 In Action
Mi hermana es muy graciosa; siempre cuenta los mejores chistes.
A1My sister is very funny; she always tells the best jokes.
Vimos una película graciosa que nos hizo reír mucho.
A2We watched a funny movie that made us laugh a lot.
La niña hizo una mueca graciosa para la foto.
B1The girl made a funny face for the picture.
graceful, charming
Also: pleasing
📝 In Action
La bailarina tiene una forma muy graciosa de moverse.
B1The dancer has a very graceful way of moving.
Esa pequeña joya tiene una forma graciosa y delicada.
B2That small jewel has a charming and delicate shape.
female jester
Also: witty lady
📝 In Action
El papel de la graciosa era crucial para aliviar la tensión en la obra.
C1The role of the 'graciosa' was crucial for relieving tension in the play.
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Quick Quiz: graciosa
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'graciosa' to describe a feminine noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Spanish noun 'gracia', which means 'grace' or 'wit'. This ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'gratia', meaning 'favor' or 'thanks'. The idea of being 'full of grace' evolved to mean both 'elegant' and 'witty/funny'.
First recorded: 15th century (related forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'graciosa' and 'gracioso'?
They mean the exact same thing ('funny' or 'graceful'), but 'graciosa' is used only when describing a feminine noun (like 'la mujer'), and 'gracioso' is used for a masculine noun (like 'el hombre').
Can 'graciosa' ever mean 'thankful'?
No. While the root word 'gracia' is related to 'thanks' in its Latin origin, 'graciosa' in modern Spanish means 'funny' or 'graceful.' For 'thankful,' you should use 'agradecida'.