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"Gracioso" is an adjective which is often translated as "funny", and "chistoso" is an adjective which is also often translated as "funny". Learn more about the difference between "gracioso" and "chistoso" below.
gracioso(
grah
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syoh
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soh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. funny
Dicen que la película que vamos a ver es muy graciosa.They say the movie we're going to see is really funny.
b. amusing
Los chistes de tu hermano son muy graciosos.Your brother's jokes are very amusing.
a. cute
¡Tu bebé es tan gracioso!Your baby is so cute!
b. attractive
¡Qué sonrisa más graciosa tiene esa muchacha!What an attractive smile that girl has!
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. fool
El gracioso contó chistes para divertir al rey.The fool told jokes to amuse the king.
b. clown
Esa graciosa nunca sabe cuándo tomar las cosas en serio.That clown never knows when to take things seriously.
c. comedian
¿Tienes algún gracioso en tus clases este semestre?Do you have any comedians in your classes this semester?
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chistoso(
chees
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toh
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soh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. funny
Los niños piensan que el payaso es muy chistoso.The kids think the clown is really funny.
b. amusing
Es una película muy chistosa, te encantará.It's a very amusing movie; you'll love it.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. funny guy
Asegúrate de invitar a ese chistoso para entretenernos.Be sure to invite that funny guy to entertain us.
b. funny girl
Es una chistosa, siempre nos hace reír.She's such a funny girl. She always makes us laugh.
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