Travesuras (en. Antics)
tra-ve-su-ras
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Actions that show disobedience in a playful manner.
The children made mischief in the park.
Los niños hicieron travesuras en el parque.
Use of cleverness or ingenuity to obtain something.
His mischief earned him a reprimand from his teacher.
Sus travesuras le valieron una reprimenda de su maestra.
Prank acts that are often harmless.
The mischief at the party made everyone laugh.
Las travesuras en la fiesta hicieron reír a todos.
Etymology
From the verb 'travesear', which implies moving in an irregular or restless manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to do mischief
To carry out mischievous or disobedient acts.
hacer travesuras
to fall into mischief
To be the victim of playful or deceptive actions.
caer en travesuras
childish mischief
Mischievous behaviors typical of childhood.
travesuras infantiles
Related Words
mischievous
Tending to do mischief or disobedient behaviors.
travieso
devilish trick
A mischief that has a mischievous touch.
diablura
cunning
Cunning or ingenuity to carry out mischief in an ingenious way.
picardía
Slang Meanings
Tangles
He is always getting into tangles; he can't stop being mischievous.
Siempre está metido en enredos, no puede dejar de hacer travesuras.
Stories
That's just another one of his mischiefs, like the stories he makes up.
Esa es solo otra de sus travesuras, como cuentos que inventa.