Learn Hardcore Spanish (Spain): El fútbol es divertido con amigos.

In Spanish, it’s common to use the definite article el with sports when talking about them in a general sense. Saying el fútbol is similar to saying “soccer in general” in English.

Why is es used instead of está?

In Spanish, es (from the verb ser) expresses an inherent or general quality here, indicating that “soccer” is fun as a characteristic—something that generally doesn’t change. Está (from the verb estar) would point to a temporary state, which doesn’t fit the current meaning.

How do you pronounce divertido properly?

Divertido is pronounced roughly “dee-ber-TEE-doh.” Remember that the Spanish “r” is tapped, almost like a light “d” sound in English.

Do we always use con when we want to say “with” in Spanish?

Yes, con is the standard way to say “with.” There are other expressions or prepositions for various contexts, but generally, whenever you need to say “with someone” or “with something,” you use con.

Could we use a different adjective instead of divertido?

Absolutely. You could say:
• entretenido (entertaining)
• ameno (pleasant/enjoyable)
• interesante (interesting)

It depends on the exact nuance you want to convey.