comediante
“comediante” means “comedian” in Spanish (a person who performs or writes comedy).
comedianAlso: comic actor
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Mi hermano es el comediante de la familia.
A1My brother is the comedian of the family.
Esa comediante es famosa por sus chistes sobre viajes.
A2That comedian is famous for her jokes about traveling.
El club de la ciudad presenta a un comediante diferente cada sábado.
B1The city club features a different comedian every Saturday.
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📚 Etymology
From the Spanish word 'comedia' combined with the suffix '-ante' (denoting a person who acts). It traces back to the Latin 'comoedia', which originally came from Greek words for 'revel' and 'singer'.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'comediante' and 'humorista'?
They are very similar! 'Comediante' often implies someone who acts in funny plays or movies, while 'humorista' is more commonly used for stand-up comics or people who write satire.
Does 'comediante' change to 'comedianta' for women?
No. While you might occasionally hear 'comedianta' in very informal regional speech, 'la comediante' is the correct and standard form for women.
Can I use 'comediante' to mean 'funny' as an adjective?
No, 'comediante' is only a noun (a person). To say 'funny', use adjectives like 'gracioso', 'chistoso', or 'divertido'.