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"Cómica" is a form of "cómico", an adjective which is often translated as "funny". "Tira cómica" is a noun which is often translated as "comic strip". Learn more about the difference between "cómica" and "tira cómica" 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 tira cómica(
tee
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rah
koh
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mee
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kah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. comic strip
Hay muchísimas tiras cómicas online gratuitas.There are lots of free comic strips online.
b. cartoon strip
Las tiras cómicas de los periódicos no son tan buenas ahora como lo eran hace diez años.Newspaper cartoon strips are not as good today as they used to be ten years ago.
