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    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.