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“mischief” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾaβeˈsuɾa/

Example

El gato hizo una travesura y tiró la planta.

The cat got into mischief and knocked over the plant.

Illustration for travesura (mischief)

How to say “mischief” in Spanish

“Mischief” in Spanish is travesura.

A brief mischievous act done out of curiosity or fun.

Full entry for travesura: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with travesura

La madre se rió de la travesura del niño.

The mother laughed at the child's mischief.

Tips for using travesura

  • Less formal than broma, travesura usually implies a small physical prank rather than a verbal joke.

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