Spanish Conversation · Level 113
60 words
Spanish word
burlador
Pronunciation
IPA/buɾlaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounteaser
Example
No seas un burlador con tus amigos.
Don't be a teaser with your friends.
More examples
Él actúa como burlador cuando se ríe de los errores de los demás.
He acts like a mocker when he laughs at other people's mistakes.
Core concept
Person who makes mocking remarks at another's expense.
Common phrases
hacer de burlador
act as a mocker
tener fama de burlador
have a reputation for being a mocker
Similar words
burlón: Person who habitually makes teasing or mocking remarks, often with a joking tone.
mofador: Person who mocks others with scornful ridicule, aiming to belittle them.
bromista: Person who tells jokes or teases playfully to make others laugh.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que se burla de otra, ridiculizándola o haciendo comentarios para humillarla.
Word origin
Formed from burla 'mockery' (from the verb burlar) plus the agentive suffix -dor, indicating a person who performs the mocking.
Usage tips
- The reflexive verb burlar(se) commonly describes the action, while burlador names the person and often implies intent to shame rather than playful banter.