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    Sainete (en. Farce)

    /saiˈnete/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Short and comic theatrical work presented between acts of a more serious play.
    The sainete we saw last night was very funny and lively.
    El sainete que vimos anoche fue muy divertido y ágil.
    Comic scene or situation presented in daily life.
    The discussion in the cafeteria turned into a sainete that everyone will remember.
    La discusión en la cafetería se convirtió en un sainete que todos recordarán.
    Spanish theatrical genre typical of the 18th and 19th centuries.
    The sainetes by Ramón de la Cruz are a classic example of this genre.
    Los sainetes de Ramón de la Cruz son un ejemplo clásico de este género.

    Etymology

    From the term 'sainete', derived from the French 'sainete' which means 'small play'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    family sainete
    Comic or ridiculous situation in a daily setting.
    sainete familiar
    to make a sainete
    To act in a comic or exaggerated manner.
    hacer un sainete
    sainete of life
    Comic moments that arise in daily life.
    sainete de la vida

    Related Words

    theater
    Art of representing stories through acting.
    teatro
    comedy
    Dramatic genre aimed at provoking laughter.
    comedia
    buffoon
    Style of comedy characterized by exaggeration and physical humor.
    bufo

    Slang Meanings

    Absurd or ridiculous situation.
    The party turned into a sainete when they started dancing wildly.
    La fiesta se convirtió en un sainete cuando comenzaron a bailar de manera loca.
    An entertaining or fun show.
    That movie is a sainete; it made me laugh the whole time.
    Esa película es un sainete, me hizo reír todo el tiempo.