Satírico (en. Satirical)

/saˈtiɾiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That employs satire as a resource.
His work has a satirical tone that criticizes political corruption.
Su obra tiene un tono satírico que critica la corrupción política.
That mocks or ridicules sharply.
The satirical speech of the comedian made everyone laugh.
El discurso satírico del comediante hizo reír a todos.
That uses humor and irony to expose vices or defects.
The novel has a satirical approach to modern society.
La novela tiene un enfoque satírico sobre la sociedad moderna.

Etymology

From Latin 'satiricus', meaning 'pertaining to satire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

political satire
style of satire that criticizes aspects of politics.
sátira política
satirical humor
humor that uses satire to ridicule.
humor satírico
satirical literature
literary genre that uses satire.
literatura satírica
satirical critique
critique made in a mocking and sharp manner.
crítica satírica

Related Words

satire
Work that ridicules or critiques through humor.
sátira
ridicule
What is comic or absurd.
ridículo
irony
Expression of the opposite of what is intended to be conveyed.
ironía

Slang Meanings

biting humor
His style is very satirical, leaning towards biting humor.
Su estilo es muy satírico que se inclina hacia un humor mordaz.
scathing critique
His comments are filled with satire and scathing critique.
Sus comentarios están llenos de sátira y crítica ácida.