Travesedo (en. Pathway)

/tra.βe.'θe.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who behaves in a mischievous or disobedient manner.
The boy is a rascal and is always playing pranks.
El niño es un travesedo y siempre está haciendo travesuras.
Someone who playfully causes annoyances or problems.
My cat is a rascal, always putting its paws where it shouldn't.
Mi gato es un travesedo, siempre mete sus patas donde no debe.
An individual who acts mockingly or cunningly.
She is very mischievous; she likes to play with words.
Ella es muy travesedo, le gusta jugar con las palabras.

Etymology

From the adjective 'travesura', which refers to playful or mischievous acts.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to play pranks
To perform playful or disobedient actions.
hacer travesuras
to be a rascal
To have a behavior that involves disobedience or mischief.
ser un travesedo
to be up to mischief
To be in a state of doing mischievous things.
estar de travesuras

Related Words

mischievous
One who behaves playfully or disobediently.
travieso
prank
An action that involves mischievous or cunning behavior.
travesura
cunning
A person who acts with cleverness or mischief.
pícaro

Slang Meanings

Someone who constantly makes jokes or teasing remarks.
That boy is a rascal; he always makes us laugh with his antics.
Ese chico es un travesedo, siempre nos hace reír con sus ocurrencias.
Refers to a child who never stops playing and making messy games.
The boy is a rascal; he can't stay still for a minute.
El niño es un travesedo, no puede quedarse quieto ni un minuto.