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"Cómica" is a form of "cómico", an adjective which is often translated as "funny". "Historieta" is a noun which is often translated as "comic strip". Learn more about the difference between "cómica" and "historieta" below.
cómico, el cómico, la cómica(
koh
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mee
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koh
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
3. (profession)
a. comedian (masculine)
Es un cómico famoso por sus monólogos.He is a comedian known for his monologues.
b. comedienne (feminine)
La cómica se metió al público en el bolsillo.The comedienne had the audience eating out of her hand.
la historieta(
ees
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toh
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ryeh
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. comic strip
Las historietas son mi sección favorita del periódico.The comic strips are my favorite section of the newspaper.
b. cartoon strip
¿De qué te ríes tanto? - Estoy leyendo una historieta chistosísima.Why are you laughing so much? - I'm reading a very funny cartoon strip.
2. (anecdote)
a. tale
Jerry nos contó una historieta increíble sobre su encuentro con leones hambrientos en África.Jerry told us an unbelievable tale about his encounter with hungry lions in Africa.
