Satírica

Satírica is the feminine form of the adjective satírico, used in Spanish and Portuguese to describe works, styles, or forms that employ satire as a principal device. ItDesignates characteristics such as irony, parody, caricature, and social or political critique, often aimed at exposing flaws in institutions, customs, or individuals. Because it is an adjective, satírica agrees with feminine nouns, as in una novela satírica, una revista satírica o una columna satírica.

The term derives from Latin satira, via the broader tradition of satirical writing in European languages. Satire as a genre seeks to influence opinion and provoke reflection by combining humor with critical commentary, rather than merely entertaining. The feminine form satírica functions the same way as its masculine counterpart satírico, used to describe feminine nouns in both literary and cultural contexts.

In usage, satírica appears across a range of media, including literature, journalism, radio and television programs, and visual arts. It commonly signals a critical stance toward power structures, social norms, or public figures, employing wit, irony, parody, or humorous exaggeration. Differing from other humorous registers, such as plain comedy or slapstick, satírica implies a purposeful critique embedded in the satirical act.

See also: satire, satírico, satire in literature and media.