Comediante (en. Comedian)
/ko.me.ðiˈan.te/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
An artist who performs humorous acts.
The comedian went on stage and the whole audience started laughing.
El comediante salió al escenario y toda la audiencia empezó a reír.
A person who specializes in stand-up comedy.
My brother wants to be a comedian and do stand-up shows.
Mi hermano quiere ser comediante y dar shows de stand-up.
An actor who plays comedic roles in film or television.
That movie is full of famous comedians.
Esa película está llena de comediantes famosos.
Etymology
From the Latin 'comedĭans', meaning 'the one who makes laugh'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make laugh
To produce laughter or make someone laugh.
dar risa
farce comedy
Funny situations arising from confusions and misunderstandings.
comedia de enredos
there's nothing like laughing
An expression that emphasizes the importance of humor in life.
no hay nada como reírse
Related Words
humor
The ability to make people laugh and provoke fun.
humor
sketch
A short comedic act, usually humorous.
sketch
monologue
A solo speech or presentation that may include comedy.
monólogo
Slang Meanings
One who makes people laugh through improvisation.
That guy is a natural comedian; he always improvises and makes everyone laugh.
Ese tipo es un comediante natural, siempre improvisa y hace reír a todos.
A comedian who wants to stand out.
There was a comedian in the bar trying to stand out from the others.
En el bar había un comediante que intentaba destacar entre los demás.