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jocoso

humorous

adjective hoh-KOH-soh Rare

Origin: From Latin iocosus (full of jokes), from iocus (joke).

Also means

jocular

Usage Note

Jocoso describes something or someone characterised by wit and playfulness, with a slightly elevated or literary register compared to gracioso or cómico. The feminine form is jocosa. In speech it often appears in written criticism or formal descriptions: un tono jocoso implies lightness rather than deep humour.

Examples

"Su comentario jocoso alivió la tensión."

Natural Translation

His humorous comment eased the tension.

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