gracioso
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A performer who makes people laugh
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- /ɡrəˈsiːoʊsoʊ/
- Literature
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gracioso
- The gracioso made everyone in the audience laugh with his witty jokes.
Examples
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As the gracioso, he was responsible for bringing comic relief to the serious moments of the drama.
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In the play, the gracioso added a humorous touch that delighted the spectators.
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Eres gracioso.
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-¿Es gracioso, sabía?
Synonyms
comedian
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1.7
A person who makes people laugh by telling jokes or acting
is a character role linked to Spanish theatre rather than a general performer
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5.0
A person who makes people laugh by telling funny stories or jokes
is a theatrical comic figure known for acting in Spanish plays
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8.6
A very funny person or thing that makes people laugh
is a comic stage role specifically tied to Spanish dramatic tradition
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9.9
A funny puppet or person who acts silly to make people laugh
is the comic performer found specifically in Spanish dramatic tradition
How Funny
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Gracioso comes from the Spanish idea of being 'graceful' or 'full of charm', from Latin gratia 'grace', like the English words grace and gracious. That is why a gracioso is a funny, charming performer who makes people laugh with wit and personality.