Usage Note
Gag is a direct anglicism used in Spanish to mean a visual or verbal comic joke, particularly a scripted one in film, TV, or stand-up comedy. It is invariable in form (el gag, los gags). While chiste covers a verbal joke broadly, gag implies something more physical or theatrical — a sight gag, a running joke, or a comic set-piece. It sits firmly in media and entertainment registers.
Examples
"El payaso hizo un gag brillante."
Natural Translation
The clown pulled off a brilliant gag.
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