Travesura (en. Mischief)
/tra-be-su-ra/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
An action that is naughty or playful, typically performed by children.
The children's mischief brought laughter to the adults.
La travesura de los niños les sacó una risa a los adultos.
An act that causes fun or laughter, even though it may be considered inappropriate.
They pulled a prank by hiding their teacher's book.
Hicieron una travesura al esconder el libro de su profesor.
Gestures or actions that are usually disobedient but fun.
His antics in class always entertained his classmates.
Sus travesuras en clase siempre entretenían a sus compañeros.
Etymology
From Latin 'transvasare', which means to divert something from its usual course.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make mischief
To carry out naughty or playful actions.
hacer travesuras
childhood mischief
Behaviors characteristic of childhood that are mischievous.
travesuras de niño
Halloween mischief
Typically playful or joking actions during Halloween celebrations.
travesuras de Halloween
Related Words
mischievous
Tending to create mischief or playful acts.
travieso
joker
A person who enjoys playing pranks or causing mischief.
bromista
cleverness
A slight cleverness or mischief considered as a trait of fun.
picardía
Slang Meanings
A mischief carried out as part of a friendly joke.
That mischief becomes the best anecdote of the group.
Esa travesura se convierte en la mejor anécdota del grupo.
Mischievous behavior that is celebrated in youth culture.
At the party, everyone shared their best pranks.
En la fiesta, todos compartieron sus mejores travesuras.