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slapstick

/ˈslæpstɪk/

Meanings
noun

Humor físico, slapstick

A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.

Examples :

"The comedy show was full of slapstick, with actors tripping over their own feet and falling into buckets of water. "
El programa de comedia estaba lleno de humor físico, con actores que tropezaban con sus propios pies y caían en cubos de agua.
entertainment style
noun

Tablilla

A pair of sticks attached at one end and used to create a slapping sound effect, used especially in slapstick comedy; a type of clapper.

Examples :

"The old comedy show relied heavily on slapstick for its humor, with actors constantly tripping, falling, and hitting each other with comically oversized props. "
El antiguo programa de comedia dependía en gran medida de la tablilla para su humor, con actores que constantemente tropezaban, caían y se golpeaban entre sí con accesorios cómicamente sobredimensionados.
sound entertainment type thing action media

Related Words

Illustration characters

characters noun

/ˈkæɹəktəz/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚz/

Personajes

"The characters in the book went on a thrilling adventure. "

Los personajes del libro vivieron una aventura emocionante.

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oversized adjective

/ˌoʊvərˈsaɪzd/

Sobredimensionado, extragrande

"The sweater was oversized, much too big for my small frame. "

El suéter era extragrande, demasiado grande para mi pequeña figura.

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

Especialmente, particularmente

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Mi hermana es muy servicial, especialmente cuando se trata de organizar cosas.

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantemente, fielmente, con constancia

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Mi hermano ayuda constantemente a su hermana menor con su tarea, demostrando su lealtad y apoyo constantes.

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comically adverb

/ˈkɒmɪkli/ /ˈkɑːmɪkli/

Cómicamente, de forma cómica

"The toddler, wearing his father's oversized shoes, walked comically down the hallway, tripping with every step. "

El niño pequeño, con los zapatos grandes de su padre, caminaba cómicamente por el pasillo, tropezando a cada paso.

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focusing verb

/ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/ /ˈfoʊkəsɪn/

Concentrarse en

"I have to focus on my work."

Tengo que concentrarme en mi trabajo.

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attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

Adjuntar, unir, sujetar

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

Un oficial está adjunto a un determinado regimiento, compañía o barco.

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tripping verb

/ˈtɹɪpɪŋ/

Tropezar

"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."

Ten cuidado de no tropezar con las raíces del árbol.

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situations noun

/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz/ /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃnz/

Situaciones, circunstancias

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Estados Unidos se encuentra en una situación incómoda con la inminente suspensión de pagos.

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Examen físico

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

¿Cuánto tiempo ha pasado desde tu último examen físico?

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humiliating verb

/hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/ /həˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/

Humillar, degradar

"Being publicly scolded by the teacher in front of the whole class was humiliating. "

Ser regañado públicamente por el profesor delante de toda la clase fue humillante.

Illustration slipping

slipping verb

/ˈslɪpɪŋ/

Resbalar

"The boy was slipping on the icy sidewalk and struggling to keep his balance. "

El niño resbalaba en la acera helada y luchaba por mantener el equilibrio.