graciosa
/grah-SYOH-sah/
funny
Graciosa, meaning "funny," describes someone who makes others laugh.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Since 'graciosa' ends in '-a', you must use it to describe feminine nouns (like 'chica' or 'película'). If you were describing a masculine noun (like 'chico' or 'libro'), you would use 'gracioso'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Gender
Mistake: "El chica es graciosa."
Correction: La chica es graciosa. Remember, 'graciosa' must match the gender of the person or thing you are describing.
⭐ Usage Tips
Ser vs. Estar
You almost always use the verb 'ser' (to be) with 'graciosa' because being funny is usually a permanent personality trait: 'Ella es graciosa'.
When describing movement, graciosa means "graceful" or elegant.
graciosa(Adjective)
graceful
?elegant in movement
,charming
?pleasing or attractive
pleasing
?a pleasant appearance
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you are describing physical movement, like dancing or walking, 'graciosa' usually means 'graceful' or 'elegant' rather than 'funny'.
Historically, graciosa could refer to a "female jester" or a comical character in Spanish theater.
graciosa(Noun)
female jester
?comical theatrical character
witty lady
?a woman known for her wit
📝 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.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: graciosa
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'graciosa' to describe a feminine noun?
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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'.