English–Spanish
“teasing” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbuɾla/
Example
No le hagas burla a tu hermano.
Don't tease your brother.
How to say “teasing” in Spanish
“Teasing” in Spanish is burla.
Ridiculing laughter or words aimed at humiliating a person.
Example sentences with burla
En internet fue blanco de burla por su error.
On the internet he was the target of teasing for his mistake.
Tips for using burla
- Burla carries negative connotations and can offend in polite settings, and speakers often prefer tomar el pelo or reírse con alguien for friendly teasing.