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    Farsa (en. Farce)

    /ˈfarsa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A comedic play that uses exaggeration and absurdity.
    The last farce I saw made me laugh out loud.
    La última farsa que vi me hizo reír a carcajadas.
    A deception or a situation that is false or simulated.
    Political scandals are often just a farce to distract public opinion.
    Los escándalos políticos a menudo son solo una farsa para distraer a la opinión pública.
    An act or situation that lacks sincerity or authenticity.
    The meeting was a farce, as everyone had their own hidden agendas.
    La reunión fue una farsa, ya que todos tenían sus propias agendas ocultas.

    Etymology

    The term 'fiasco' comes from the Latin 'farsa', which means 'filling', 'substance', or 'burlesque comedy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A farce
    A situation or event that is a deception
    una farsa
    Judicial farce
    A legal process that lacks legitimacy
    farsa judicial
    To make a farce
    To create an intentional illusion or deception
    hacer una farsa

    Related Words

    Comedy
    A genre of theatrical or cinematic works that seeks to make people laugh.
    comedia
    Deception
    The act of deceiving or making someone believe something that is not true.
    engaño
    Simulation
    The act of simulating or making something appear what it is not.
    simulación

    Slang Meanings

    A ridiculous and senseless situation.
    What happened in that meeting was a total farce.
    Lo que pasó en esa reunión fue una farsa total.
    Something that is presented as serious but is totally false.
    That campaign promise turned out to be a farce.
    Esa promesa de campaña resultó ser una farsa.