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    Burlando (en. Mocking)

    /buɾˈlando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Act of evading or avoiding something, often in a clever or cunning manner.
    He was evading the guard's watchfulness with his cleverness.
    Estaba burlando la vigilancia del guardia con su ingenio.
    To make a mockery; to scoff or laugh disparagingly at someone.
    She was making fun of her partner for his clumsiness.
    Ella estaba burlando a su compañero por su torpeza.
    Trying to evade responsibilities or commitments.
    He is neglecting his duties at work.
    Está burlando sus deberes en el trabajo.

    Etymology

    From the verb burlar, which comes from the Latin 'burlare', meaning 'to make fun of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    making fun of the subject
    Making a mockery or scorn towards a particular person.
    burlando del sujeto
    to make fun of someone
    To laugh at or make fun of someone.
    burlarse de alguien
    evading the law
    Evading or eluding legal norms.
    burlando la ley

    Related Words

    burlar
    Verb that means to make fun.
    burlar
    burla
    Noun that refers to the action of laughing or mocking someone.
    burla
    burlador
    Person who mocks or makes fun of others.
    burlador

    Slang Meanings

    To mock someone in a compromising situation.
    That girl is always making fun of the guys at the party.
    Esa chica siempre está burlando a los chicos en la fiesta.
    To joke at the expense of another.
    He was mocked on social media for the video he posted.
    Lo burlaron en las redes sociales por el video que subió.