Fun v Funny

FUN
Noun – A source of enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure (placer / diversión).

Adjective – amusing or enjoyable (divertido).

Examples:

You use "fun" when you are describing something you did or will do. Fun is something
entertaining that may not evoke laughter.

1. Swimming is fun.

2. Going to the movies sounds fun.

3. “We had fun” means “we enjoyed ourselves”.

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FUNNY
Adjective – Causing amusement or laughter (gracioso)

Adjective – Strange, rare, unusual (raro / curioso)

Examples:

You use "funny" when you find something amusing or it can be used to describe
something unusual. Funny is something either humorous or peculiar

1. I find that joke funny. (Humourous)

2. Who is that guy? He looks a bit funny. (Strange)

Remember the expression:

“Funny ‘ha ha’ or funny peculiar?”

Did it make you laugh or was it strange?

If not, use ‘fun’.
Fun or funny?

1. Writing is both a good practice exercise and good ______.

2. Reading is a ______ way to introduce new vocabulary.

3. I saw a ______ clown.

4. It’s ______ to read out loud.

5. You can have plenty of ______ on holidays.

6. I saw an exhibition of ______ photos yesterday.

7. Is that your brother? … It’s ______ that I’ve never met him before.

8. By the end of my holiday I had ______ but it’s a ______ place.

9. What’s that ______ smell? Were you eating garlic?

10. I did a parachute jump last weekend. It’s the most ______ you can have with

your clothes on!!

Answers below.
Fun or funny?

1. Writing is both a good practice exercise and good fun.

2. Reading is a fun way to introduce new vocabulary.

3. I saw a funny clown.

4. It’s fun to read out loud.

5. You can have plenty of fun on holidays.

6. I saw an exhibition of funny photos yesterday.

7. Is that your brother? … It’s funny that I’ve never met him before.

8. By the end of my holiday I had fun but it’s a funny place.

9. What’s that funny smell? Were you eating garlic?

10. I did a parachute jump last weekend. It’s the most fun you can have with your

clothes on!!