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    Burlaban (en. They mocked)

    /buɾˈlaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To mock someone or something.
    The students mocked the teacher during class.
    Los estudiantes burlaban al profesor durante la clase.
    To laugh in a sarcastic manner.
    They made fun of his mistakes without compassion.
    Se burlaban de sus errores sin compasión.
    To pull someone's leg.
    My friends always teased me about my accent.
    Mis amigos siempre me burlaban por mi acento.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'burlar', which comes from the Latin 'burlare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make fun of someone
    To make fun of a person.
    burlarse de alguien
    one should not make fun
    Warning against ridiculing others.
    no hay que burlarse
    to mock authority
    To ignore or challenge established authority.
    burlar la autoridad

    Related Words

    mockery
    Act of laughing at someone.
    burla
    mocker
    Person who mocks.
    burlador
    joker
    Who mocks frequently.
    burlón

    Slang Meanings

    To make jokes or jests at someone's expense.
    The group always makes fun of the new guy's stories.
    El grupo siempre se burla de las anécdotas del nuevo.
    To laugh in a derogatory manner.
    I mocked his failure, but deep down I felt for him.
    Me burlé de su fracaso, pero en el fondo lo sentí.