Spanish word

humorista

Pronunciation

IPA/umoˈɾista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)comedian

Example

Contrataron a un humorista para la fiesta.

They hired a comedian for the party.

Illustration for humorista (comedian)

More examples

El humorista hizo reír a todo el público.

The comedian made the entire audience laugh.

Core concept

Performer or writer who provokes laughter with jokes, sketches, or satirical pieces.

Common phrases

  • invitar a un humorista

    invite a comedian

  • aplaudir a un humorista

    applaud a comedian

  • un humorista de cabaret

    a cabaret comedian

Similar words

comediante: Performs comedic routines on stage or television to entertain a live audience.
cómico: Delivers short gags and quick banter, using timing and punchlines to get laughs.
monologuista: Performs longer solo monologues, relying on storytelling and timing for comedy.
payaso: Uses bold costume, makeup, and physical antics to create laughter through slapstick.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que utiliza recursos cómicos —como chistes, sketches o textos satíricos— para provocar diversión o risa en otros.

Word origin

From Spanish humor (ultimately from Latin umor, with senses of mood and wit) plus the occupational suffix -ista, literally 'one who practices or presents humor'.

Usage tips

  • The term covers both stage comedians and satirical writers, and speakers often say comediante or cómico when they mean a straightforward stage comic.

Other meanings

  • humoristnoun

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