comedias
/komedjas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "comedies" is translated into Spanish as comedias.
Specifically, Obras cómicas is a formal way to refer to comedic plays, while Comedias de enredos refers to farce comedies or comedies of errors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this word is comedia.
How do you pronounce it?
/komedjas/
Did you know?
- In classical Spanish literature, a comedia was defined not by its funny plot, but by its happy ending, usually consisting of a marriage.
- A Spanish speaker might use the term comedia sarcastically to describe a ridiculous or absurd situation in real life, similar to saying 'what a farce' in English.
- During the Spanish Golden Age, comedias were often performed in corrales de comedias, which were open-air courtyards converted into makeshift theaters.
Examples in context
- A Mary le gustan las comedias románticas.Mary likes romantic comedies.This sentence shows how to express a preference for romantic comedies using comedias.Tatoeba #1397935 by hayastan, translation #1397759 by Spamster
- En general, prefiero las comedias que las tragedias.I generally prefer comedies to tragedies.This sentence demonstrates a preference for comedies over tragedies using comedias.Tatoeba #4437515 by duendebit, translation #4436087 by AlanF_US
- Adoro las comedias.I love comedies.This sentence expresses a strong liking for comedies using comedias.Tatoeba #1283113 by marcelostockle, translation #253768 by CK
- Me encanta ver comedias los fines de semanaI love watching comedies on weekends
- Asistiré a una de las mejores obras cómicas este viernesI will attend one of the best comedies this Friday
- Las comedias de enredos siempre me hacen reírFarce comedies always make me laugh
- Vamos a ver comedias esta tardeLet's watch comedies this afternoon
- Vamos a casa a ver pelis cómicasLet's go home and watch comedy movies
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are deciding what to watch on TV.
- Sofía¿Quieres ver comedias esta noche?Do you want to watch comedies tonight?
- DanielSí, me encantan las comedias.Yes, I love comedies.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿conoces algunas comedias buenas?Daniel, do you know any good comedies?
- DanielHay muchas comedias en Netflix.There are many comedies on Netflix.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
