Divertida

Divertida is an adjective used in Spanish and Portuguese to describe something that is entertaining, amusing, or enjoyable. It is the feminine form of the corresponding masculine adjectives divertido in Spanish and divertido in Portuguese, and it agrees with feminine nouns (for example, una película divertida in Spanish, uma pessoa divertida in Portuguese). The masculine forms are divertido.

Etymology and sense: The word comes from the verb divertir, which in turn derives from Latin divertire, meaning to turn aside or to amuse. Over time, divertir and its derivatives acquired the sense of providing pleasure or entertainment, which is reflected in the adjective divertido/divertida.

Usage in Spanish: Divertida is used to characterize things that provoke amusement or joy. Examples include una historia divertida (a fun story), una película divertida (an entertaining movie), or una persona divertida (a playful or amusing person). The nuance can range from lighthearted humor to engaging entertainment.

Usage in Portuguese: Divertida serves similarly to describe feminine nouns. Examples include uma pessoa divertida (a fun person), uma festa divertida (a fun party), or uma cidade divertida (a lively city). The term often conveys a sense of agreeable amusement rather than formal humor.

See also: diversity of related terms such as diversión (amusement) in Spanish, diversão (amusement) in Portuguese, and divertimento, a related concept in other Romance languages.