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    Picardías (en. Mischief)

    /pi.kaɾ.ϐi.as/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Actions carried out with cleverness or deceit that usually have a mocking intention.
    His friend's mischief always made them laugh.
    Las picardías de su amigo siempre los hacían reír.
    Tricks or stratagems used to gain an advantage in a situation.
    He knew how to use clever tricks to get out of that tight spot.
    Supo utilizar picardías para salir de aquel apuro.
    Games or pranks that are usually harmless, though a bit deceptive.
    The children played all afternoon making mischief.
    Los niños jugaron toda la tarde haciendo picardías.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Spanish 'picardo', which refers to cleverness or playfulness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play pranks
    To perform clever or deceptive actions in a playful way.
    hacer picardías
    childhood mischief
    Referring to the typical pranks or jokes of childhood.
    picardías de niño
    with cunning
    To do something with cleverness or with the intention to deceive in a playful manner.
    con picardía

    Related Words

    spicy
    Something that has a strong or sharp taste.
    picante
    cleverness
    The ability to find clever solutions or to deceive.
    astucia
    prank
    A carefree, often mocking action that can be mischievous.
    travesura

    Slang Meanings

    A light trick or deception used in games.
    The little 'game' he played was pure mischief.
    El 'jueguito' que hizo fue pura picardía.
    A friendly way to refer to someone's cleverness.
    He is always clever in his tricks.
    Siempre es astuto en sus picardías.