Funny Jokes in Spanish
Humor might be one of the trickiest parts of any language. You’ll definitely want to start with some of the classics and develop a level of comfort before you move on to more advanced material. Here are a couple good ones to try out on kids:
JOKE #1
Opening: ¿Qué le dijo un techo a otro techo? = What did one roof say to the other roof?
Punchline: Techo de menos. = I miss you.
The joke is a play on the word “techo” (roof), which sounds remarkably similar to “te echo (de menos)”— a common way to say “I miss you.”
JOKE #2
Opening: Un pez pregunta a su amigo, “¿Qué hace tu papá?” / “¿Qué hace tu mamá?” = One fish asks another, “What does your dad/mom do?”
Punchline: Nada. = Swims.
Of course, the fun here is that “nada” means both “nothing” and “swims.” And it’s a classic joke that’s sure to get a smile.
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