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    Bufón (en. Jester)

    /bu'fon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A comedian or theater actor who acts comically.
    The jester of the group always manages to make everyone laugh.
    El bufón del grupo siempre logra hacer reír a todos.
    An individual who behaves in a ridiculous or extravagant way to make people laugh.
    Please don’t be a jester, act seriously.
    No seas bufón, por favor, actúa con seriedad.
    A character in a king's court who entertained the nobility with humor.
    The court jester was known for his wit and sharp social critique.
    El bufón de la corte era conocido por su ingenio y su aguda crítica social.

    Etymology

    From the Italian 'buffone', which means 'joker' or 'funny person'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act as a jester
    To act in a ridiculous manner to entertain others.
    hacer de bufón
    court jester
    A comedian who entertained royalty.
    bufón de la corte
    to be a jester
    To behave in a comedic or ridiculous manner.
    ser un bufón

    Related Words

    joke
    A saying or act that is funny and provokes laughter.
    broma
    humor
    The ability to perceive and express what is funny.
    humor
    comedy
    Theatrical genre based on comedic situations.
    comedia

    Slang Meanings

    A person who pretends or exaggerates their behavior to be the center of attention.
    He is a jester on social media, always doing silly things to get likes.
    Es un bufón en redes sociales, siempre haciendo tonterías para conseguir likes.
    Someone who loses their dignity to make others laugh.
    Don't be a jester just to try to impress your friends.
    No seas un bufón solo por tratar de impresionar a tus amigos.