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    Grotescas (en. Grotesque)

    /ɡroˈtes.kas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is strange or deformed.
    The sculptures in the museum were grotesque and surprising.
    Las esculturas del museo eran grotescas y sorprendentes.
    That provokes laughter or mockery due to its exaggeration.
    His performance was so grotesque that everyone in the theater laughed.
    Su actuación fue tan grotesca que todos en el teatro se rieron.
    That challenges conventional aesthetic standards.
    The painting had a grotesque style that attracted the attention of critics.
    La pintura tenía un estilo grotesco que atrajo la atención de los críticos.

    Etymology

    From Italian 'grottesco', referring to what is found in a grotto or cave, related to ornamental art that is strange.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a grotesque figure
    A representation that is exaggerated and comical.
    una figura grotesca
    grotesque style
    An artistic form that challenges general standards of beauty.
    estilo grotesco
    grotesque humor
    A type of humor based on absurd and exaggerated situations.
    humor grotesco

    Related Words

    grotesque
    That has qualities of the strange or ridiculous.
    grotesco
    bizarre
    That is strange and unsettling.
    bizarro
    ridiculous
    That provokes laughter or mockery.
    ridículo

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is very ugly or strange.
    That fashion is so grotesque, I can't believe it's in style.
    Esa moda es tan grotesca, no puedo creer que esté de moda.
    Something exaggerated to the point of being funny.
    His way of dancing is grotesque but makes me laugh.
    Su forma de bailar es grotesca pero me hace reír.