Spanish Conversation · Level 100
58 words
Spanish word
burla
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbuɾla/
Meaning
- feminine nounteasing
Example
No le hagas burla a tu hermano.
Don't tease your brother.
More examples
En internet fue blanco de burla por su error.
On the internet he was the target of teasing for his mistake.
Core concept
Ridiculing laughter or words aimed at humiliating a person.
Common phrases
hacer burla de alguien
make fun of someone
ser blanco de burla
be the target of teasing
con tintes de burla
tinged with mockery
Similar words
broma: Makes jokes or playful pranks aimed at amusing others without malice.
chanza: Jokes lightly to relax the mood and cause mild amusement among listeners.
mofa: Mocks someone with sneering, scornful laughter intended to insult and deride.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de reírse o mofarse de alguien con palabras o gestos, buscando divertirse a costa suya o humillarlo.
Word origin
Derived from the verb burlar, with roots in medieval Romance burlare conveying deception and making a fool of someone.
Usage tips
- Burla carries negative connotations and can offend in polite settings, and speakers often prefer tomar el pelo or reírse con alguien for friendly teasing.