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    Payaso (en. Clown)

    /paˈjaso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who dresses in a comical way to make others laugh, typically in a circus.
    The clown made all the children laugh at the show.
    El payaso hizo reír a todos los niños en la función.
    A person who acts in a silly or ridiculous manner.
    Don’t be a clown, seriously, pay attention.
    No seas un payaso, en serio, presta atención.
    A person who behaves in a funny or ridiculous way within a group.
    He is always the class clown; he can't stop making jokes.
    Siempre es el payaso de la clase, no puede dejar de hacer chistes.

    Etymology

    From the Italian 'pagliaccio', which means 'clown'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act the fool
    To behave in a ridiculous or rude way to make others laugh.
    hacer el payaso
    to be a clown
    To act in a silly or carefree manner.
    ser un payaso
    I'm not a clown
    Expression indicating that one does not wish to be the object of mockery.
    no soy un payaso

    Related Words

    circus-related
    Relating to circus activities or to the artists who perform in them.
    circense
    comedian
    A person who performs comic acts or comments.
    humorista
    comedy
    A genre of entertainment aimed at making people laugh.
    comedia

    Slang Meanings

    A person who behaves in a ridiculous manner to attract attention.
    That party was full of clowns who just wanted to show off.
    Esa fiesta estaba llena de payasos que solo querían mostrarse.
    Someone who is not taken seriously.
    If you keep acting like that, they'll consider you a clown.
    Si sigues actuando así, te van a considerar un payaso.