Spanish Conversation · Level 136
45 words
Spanish word
greguería
Pronunciation
IPA/gɾeɣeˈɾia/
Meaning
- feminine nounwitticism
Example
En la clase, el autor explicó qué es una greguería.
In class, the author explained what a witticism is.
More examples
En el bar, contó una greguería para divertir a sus amigos.
At the bar, he told a witticism to amuse his friends.
Core concept
One-line playful metaphor that produces surprise.
Similar words
chiste: Short joke or anecdote told to make people laugh.
broma: Playful trick or teasing remark meant to make someone laugh.
dicho: Short conventional saying used in everyday speech, often proverb-like.
juego de palabras: Play on words that exploits sound or meaning for a humorous effect.
Definition in Spanish
Frase breve y aguda, de carácter ingenioso y metafórico, que busca provocar asombro o risa.
Word origin
The word greguería is a 20th-century coinage by Ramón Gómez de la Serna used for brief, playful metaphors that mix humor and imagery.
Usage tips
- Greguería normally carries a written accent and appears chiefly in literary contexts rather than in casual conversation.
Other meanings
- aphorismnoun
Opposites
- seriedadseriousnessnoun