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    Sarcasmo (en. Sarcasm)

    /saɾˈkas.mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Use of ironic or mocking comments that have a critical or contemptuous intent.
    His comment was full of sarcasm, as if he didn't care about the situation.
    Su comentario estaba lleno de sarcasmo, como si no le importara la situación.
    Ironic tone used to criticize or ridicule.
    The sarcasm in his voice was evident when he replied to the question.
    El sarcasmo en su voz era evidente cuando replicó a la pregunta.
    Expression of irony that can be hurtful.
    Sarcasm can be funny, but sometimes it hurts more than it seems.
    El sarcasmo puede ser divertido, pero a veces hiere más de lo que parece.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'sarkasmos', meaning 'to sharpen' or 'to bite', referencing the biting nature of the comment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    subtle sarcasm
    A type of sarcasm that can go unnoticed but has a strong impact.
    sarcasmo sutil
    to use sarcasm
    To employ sarcastic comments to communicate criticism or ridicule.
    usar sarcasmo
    to add a touch of sarcasm
    To include a sarcastic comment to emphasize a point.
    dar un toque de sarcasmo

    Related Words

    irony
    Expression that implies a meaning opposite to the literal.
    ironía
    curse
    Expression of anger that often includes sarcasm.
    maldición
    to mock
    Act of laughing at someone in a sarcastic way.
    burlarse

    Slang Meanings

    light sarcasm
    When he says 'Great!', but with a tone that indicates the opposite.
    Cuando dice '¡Genial!', pero con un tono que indica lo contrario.
    biting sarcasm
    A comment that can be hurtful, like ridiculing someone in public.
    Un comentario que puede ser hiriente, como ridiculizar a alguien en público.