Jocoso (en. Jocular)

/xo'koso/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That has a mocking or amusing character.
His jocose comment made everyone laugh.
Su comentario jocoso hizo reír a todos.
That manifests a keen sense of humor.
He is a jocose speaker, always keeping the audience entertained.
Es un orador jocoso, siempre mantiene a la audiencia entretenida.
Refers to a situation that is funny or comical.
The movie has many jocose moments that make it fun.
La película tiene muchos momentos jocosos que la hacen divertida.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'jocosus', which means 'jocose' or 'funny'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

jocose humor
A humor that is light and fun.
humor jocoso
jocose scenario
A situation in which humor or comedy is manifested.
escenario jocoso

Related Words

jocosity
Quality of being jocose.
jocosidad
jocose
Adjective that describes something that is funny.
jocoso

Slang Meanings

Light joke
His jocose way of telling stories always captivates.
Su manera jocosa de contar historias siempre engancha.
Easy laughter
That series has such jocose humor that it makes me laugh uncontrollably.
Esa serie tiene un humor tan jocoso que me hace reír sin parar.