Burlado (en. Mocked)
/burˈlaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to someone who has been a victim of a joke or deception.
He felt mocked when he discovered it was a joke.
Se sintió burlado cuando descubrió que era una broma.
Indicates an action that has frustrated a person's expectations.
The mocked plan of the strategy left everyone surprised.
El burlado plan de la estrategia dejó a todos sorprendidos.
Etymology
From the verb 'burlar', which originates from the Latin 'burlo, burlare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make fun of someone
To make fun or laugh at the expense of another person.
burlarse de alguien
to be mocked
To feel deceived or underestimated by others.
estar burlado
mockery and contempt
Acts of making someone laugh or ridiculing them in a derogatory manner.
burlas y menosprecios
Related Words
mockery
Action of making jokes or laughing at someone.
burla
to mock
To deceive or play a joke on someone.
burlar
joker
A person who tends to make fun of others.
burlón
Slang Meanings
To be on the blacklist
He was mocked at the party and is now on the blacklist.
Lo burlaron en la fiesta y ahora está en la lista negra.
To be the subject of memes
His fall became a viral video and now he is mocked in memes.
Su caída se volvió un video viral y ahora es burlado en memes.
To be trolled
He was trolled online, and people won't stop trolling him!
Fue burlado en línea, ¡la gente no para de trolearlo!