Spanish Conversation · Level 57
74 words
Spanish word
humorístico
Pronunciation
IPA/umoˈɾistiko/
Meaning
- adjectivefunny
Example
Ese chiste humorístico me hizo reír.
That funny joke made me laugh.
More examples
Anoche vimos un programa humorístico y nos reímos mucho.
Last night we watched a comedy show and laughed a lot.
Core concept
A scene staged to produce laughter.
Common phrases
cuento humorístico
funny story
programa humorístico
comedy show
espectáculo humorístico
comedic performance
Similar words
gracioso: Makes people laugh through charm, timing, or an amusing remark.
divertido: Delivers general fun and enjoyment that entertains an audience.
cómico: Relies on absurdity or grotesque detail to create comic effect.
humoroso: Expresses humor through phrasing or choice of words, often wry or tongue-in-cheek.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo contiene elementos cómicos o un estilo orientado al humor, sin implicar necesariamente calidad.
Word origin
It is formed from Spanish humor 'wit, comic mood' plus the adjective-forming suffix -ístico, so it denotes something relating to humor.
Usage tips
- Used often in written descriptions and genre labels, while everyday speakers prefer gracioso or divertido, so humorístico can sound literary or classificatory when applied to people or quick jokes.