karikatura
karikatúra with stress marks
caricature
Usage Note
Karikatura is a Spanish loanword for an exaggerated artistic portrait or satirical cartoon. Philippine editorial cartooning has a long tradition in newspapers, and karikatura remain an important vehicle for political satire and commentary.
Examples
" Nakakatawa ang karikatura niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her caricature is funny.
Literal Translation
Funny the caricature his/her.
" Nag-publish ang pahayagan ng karikatura ng presidente. "
Natural Translation
The newspaper published a caricature of the president.
Literal Translation
Published the newspaper of-a caricature of-the president.
" Sa pamamagitan ng isang matalas na karikatura, pinuna ng artista ang katiwalian sa pamahalaan nang walang sinabi. "
Natural Translation
Through a sharp caricature, the artist criticized corruption in the government without saying a word.
Literal Translation
Through of one sharp caricature, criticized by-the artist the corruption in-the government while none said.
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