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"Divertido" is an adjective which is often translated as "fun", and "diversión" is a noun which is also often translated as "fun". Learn more about the difference between "divertido" and "diversión" below.
divertido(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (enjoyable)
b. entertaining
La película que vimos era bastante divertida.The movie we watched was quite entertaining.
a. funny
Nos contó un chiste tan divertido que no podíamos parar de reír.She told us such a funny joke that we could not stop laughing.
la diversión(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (enjoyment)
a. fun
El parque de atracciones es la mejor opción para un día de diversión en familia.The theme park is the best option for a fun day out with the family.
No somos un equipo profesional y jugamos al fútbol solo por diversión.We are not a professional team and play football just for fun.
a. entertainment
En este pueblo no hay muchas diversiones.In this village, there isn't much in the way of entertainment.
4. (military)
a. diversion
Usaron una táctica de diversión para cruzar las líneas enemigas sin ser vistos.They used a diversion tactic to pass through the enemy lines without being seen.
