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El humor negro
A recognised Spanish tradition running from Goya to Berlanga, and named as such without embarrassment. Distinct from mere bad taste, mal gusto.
Examples in context
Su humor negro incomoda a mucha gente.
His black humour makes a lot of people uncomfortable.
El humor negro es un clásico español.
Black humour is a Spanish classic.
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