comic

cómic, historieta

Historia contada mediante una serie de dibujos, normalmente con texto, o libro que reúne estas historias.

En inglés sencillo: A story told through a series of drawings, usually with words, or a book containing these stories.

• I read a comic on the bus.
• She collects old comics about superheroes.
• This comic tells the story through pictures and short conversations.

Sinónimos: comic book, comic strip

Expresiones frecuentes: read a comic, comic book, comic strip, a superhero comic

cómico, comediante

Persona que hace reír contando chistes o realizando actuaciones divertidas.

En inglés sencillo: A person who makes people laugh by telling jokes or performing funny acts.

• The comic told a funny story.
• Three comics performed at the club last night.
• She hopes to become a successful comic.

Sinónimos: comedian

Expresiones frecuentes: stand-up comic, a young comic, comic on stage, a professional comic

cómico

Relacionado con historias, obras o espectáculos cuyo propósito es hacer reír.

En inglés sencillo: Connected with stories, plays, or performances intended to make people laugh.

• He plays a comic role.
• Her comic timing makes every joke work.
• The writer is known for his comic plays.

Sinónimos: comedic

Antónimos: tragic

Expresiones frecuentes: comic role, comic timing, comic opera, comic genius