Cómica (en. Comical)

/ˈkomika/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A work or performance intended to cause laughter.
The play was very comic and everyone laughed throughout the performance.
La obra de teatro fue muy cómica y todos rieron durante toda la función.
A person who has a sharp sense of humor and tends to make others laugh.
She is an exceptional comic; she always knows how to make people laugh.
Ella es una cómica excepcional, siempre sabe cómo hacer reír a la gente.
The quality of what is amusing or funny.
The comic aspect of the situation was evident to all present.
La cómica de la situación era evidente para todos los presentes.

Etymology

From Latin 'comicus', meaning 'related to comedy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a sense of humor
To have the ability to understand and enjoy the comic.
tener sentido del humor
to make someone laugh
To provoke laughter in another person.
hacer reír
comic situation
An occurrence that is funny.
situación cómica

Related Words

comedy
Theatrical or cinematic genre where humorous elements predominate.
comedia
humor
The ability to see the comic in situations.
humor
joke
A saying or action done to provoke laughter.
broma

Slang Meanings

Stand-up comic
She is a very popular stand-up comic; her shows are always full of people.
Ella es una cómica stand-up muy popular, sus shows siempre están llenos de público.
Sitcom
The series is a sitcom that portrays the everyday life of a family.
La serie es una cómica de situación que retrata la vida cotidiana de una familia.