cómic

KOH-meek/ˈkomik/

“cómic” means “comic book” in Spanish (a magazine or book that tells a story through pictures).

comic book

Also: comic strip, graphic novel

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Tengo un cómic nuevo sobre superhéroes.

I have a new comic book about superheroes.

Leemos el cómic en el periódico todos los domingos.

We read the comic strip in the newspaper every Sunday.

Esta tienda vende cómics antiguos y muy valiosos.

This store sells old and very valuable comic books.

Words that translate to "cómic" in Spanish:

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What is the correct plural form of 'cómic'?

👥 Word Family▼

cómico(funny/comedian) — Adjective / Noun

comicidad(comicality/humor) — Noun

comitero(comic lover/geek) — Noun

📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed directly from the English word 'comic', which comes from the Latin 'comicus', and originally from the Greek 'kōmikos' (relating to comedy).

First recorded: 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: comiquePortuguese: cómic

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Is 'cómic' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine: 'el cómic' or 'los cómics'.

Can 'cómic' mean a comedian?

No. A comedian is 'un cómico' or 'una cómica'. 'Cómic' only refers to the illustrated book or strip.

What is the difference between 'cómic' and 'historieta'?

They mean essentially the same thing. 'Cómic' is a modern loanword from English, while 'historieta' is a traditional Spanish word.