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    Burlarse (en. To make fun of)

    /buɾˈlaɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To mock someone or something.
    It is not correct to mock others' weaknesses.
    No es correcto burlarse de las debilidades de los demás.
    To take a situation lightly, not taking it seriously.
    He mocks warnings about the weather.
    Se burla de las advertencias sobre el clima.
    To ridicule or disdain through humor.
    He always teases his friends in a playful tone.
    Siempre se burla de sus amigos en tono juguetón.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'burlar', which comes from the Latin 'burlare', meaning 'to deceive' or 'to mock'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to mock someone
    To make jokes or jests about a person.
    burlarse de alguien
    not to take luck for granted
    Not to underestimate the opportunities that arise.
    no burlarse de la suerte
    to make fun of not knowing
    To ridicule someone for their lack of knowledge.
    burlarse por no saber

    Related Words

    mockery
    Action of mocking.
    burla
    mocking
    A person who mocks.
    burlador
    mocker
    Someone who has the habit of mocking.
    burlón

    Slang Meanings

    Cool
    He is very cool and always mocks others in a brotherly way.
    Él es muy chido y siempre se burla de los demás en plan fraternal.
    To be awesome
    That joke is going to be awesome; no one will be offended if they mock something like that.
    Esa broma va a molar, nadie se va a ofender si se burlan de algo así.