comedian

[/kəˈmiːdiən/]
nounmasculine/feminine (comediante - masculine; comedianta - feminine, though less common)pl: comedians / comediantes
comediante
1. A person who performs comedy; an entertainer who makes people laugh through jokes, funny stories, or humorous performances
The comedian told hilarious jokes on stage all night.
O comediante contou piadas hilariantes no palco a noite toda.
2. A person who is naturally funny or makes others laugh in everyday situations
He's quite the comedian; everyone laughs at his jokes.
Ele é bem comediante; todos riem das suas brincadeiras.
3. An actor who specializes in comedic roles in theater or film
The comedian delivered an Oscar-winning performance in the comedy film.
O comediante entregou uma performance premiada com Oscar no filme de comédia.
In Brazilian culture, comedy is highly valued in entertainment, with famous comedians often becoming television personalities and cultural icons. Stand-up comedy (comédia stand-up) has grown significantly in Brazil since the 2000s. In the USA, comedians are central to entertainment culture, ranging from late-night talk show hosts to stand-up performers in comedy clubs.
NYC Slang
funny guy/gal; stand-up; comic
Synonyms / Sinônimos
entertainerjokerhumoristcomicjesterclown
Antonyms / Antônimos
tragedianserious person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comediante
Standard term used across Brazil for professional comedians
Informal Brazilian
humorista
Common alternative, especially for comedians who focus on humor and satire
Rio de Janeiro
comediante / humorista
Both terms widely used; region known for strong comedy tradition
São Paulo
comediante
Preferred term in business and formal entertainment contexts
Portugal
comediante / cómico
Both used; 'cómico' is also common in European Portuguese

Related Words

comedyhumorousjokelaughterentertainmentstandup

Related Idioms & Phrases

timing is everything for a comedian
the comedian's joke bombed
steal the show like a comedian
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