Chistoso (en. Funny)

[tʃis'toso]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That provokes laughter due to its comedic character.
The funny comment from the host made everyone laugh.
El chistoso comentario del presentador hizo reír a todos.
A person who is dedicated to making others laugh.
He has always been the funny one in the group of friends.
Siempre ha sido el chistoso del grupo de amigos.
Something that is fun or funny.
That movie is funny, and I recommend watching it.
Esa película es chistosa y la recomiendo ver.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'chiste', which means joke or funny saying.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be funny
To have a sense of humor or to be funny.
ser chistoso
to make jokes
To tell jokes or funny stories to make people laugh.
hacer chistes
to be the funny one in the group
To be the person who always tells funny things in a group.
ser el chistoso del grupo

Related Words

joke
A phrase or comic expression aimed at making people laugh.
chiste
prank
A saying or action intended to provoke laughter.
broma
humor
The ability to see things in a fun way.
humor

Slang Meanings

Funny in a context of friendship.
That guy is very funny; he always makes us laugh.
Ese tipo es muy chistoso, siempre nos hace reír.
Funny in the sense of teasing or sarcastic.
What he said was very funny, but also a bit hurtful.
Lo que dijo fue muy chistoso, pero también un poco hiriente.