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    Burlar (en. Outwit)

    /burˈlar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To deceive someone by making them believe something false.
    The child tricked his brother by pretending to be a ghost.
    El niño burló a su hermano haciéndose pasar por un fantasma.
    To make fun of someone or something, ridiculing it.
    They mocked his way of speaking.
    Se burlaron de su forma de hablar.
    To avoid something with cleverness or ingenuity.
    He managed to bypass security to enter the event.
    Logró burlar la seguridad para entrar al evento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'burlare', which means 'to mock, to ridicule'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to mock someone
    To make fun of or ridicule a person.
    burlarse de alguien
    to evade the law
    To avoid compliance with the law cleverly.
    burlar la ley
    mockery and smiles
    Expressions of humor or mockery among friends.
    burlas y sonrisas

    Related Words

    mockery
    Mockery or ridicule directed at someone.
    burla
    trickster
    A person who dedicates themselves to mocking or deceiving.
    burlador
    to mock
    The act of making fun or ridiculing someone.
    burlarse

    Slang Meanings

    To play 'crazy' with someone.
    He played crazy and didn't answer me.
    Me hizo el loco y no me respondió.
    To take a detour.
    He always takes a detour when there are problems.
    Siempre saca la vuelta en los problemas.