komedyante
komedyánte with stress marks
comedian
Usage Note
Komedyante is a Spanish loanword (from comediante) referring to a professional comedian or comic entertainer. Filipino showbusiness has a rich comedic tradition, and komedyante often denotes the ensemble comedian in TV variety shows and films; informally it can describe anyone who is always joking around.
Examples
" Komedyante ang tatay ko. "
Natural Translation
My dad is a comedian.
Literal Translation
Comedian the father my.
" Kilala siyang komedyante sa telebisyon. "
Natural Translation
He/She is known as a comedian on television.
Literal Translation
Known he/she-as comedian on television.
" Bagama't kilala siyang komedyante, marami palang seryosong papel ang ginampanan niya sa pelikula. "
Natural Translation
Although he's known as a comedian, it turns out he has played many serious roles in film.
Literal Translation
Although known he-as comedian, many turns-out serious role linker portrayed he in film.
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