Traviesa (en. Sleeper)

/traˈβjɛsa/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: That shows mischievousness or naughtiness.

Example Sentence: That girl is very mischievous; she is always playing pranks.

Esa niña es muy traviesa, siempre está haciendo bromas.

Definition: Refers to an action that is somewhat dishonest or deceptive, but mild.

Example Sentence: He made a mischievous move to win the game.

Hizo una traviesa jugada para ganar el juego.

Definition: Tending to cause problems or inconveniences in a playful manner.

Example Sentence: The cat is mischievous; it is always jumping on the furniture.

El gato es travieso, siempre está saltando sobre los muebles.

Etymology_Origin: From the Latin 'trevisanus', which means mischievous or playful.

Common_Phrase: to be mischievous

Common_Phrase Meaning: To have a playful or naughty character.

ser traviesa

Common_Phrase: to play a trick

Common_Phrase Meaning: To carry out mischievous actions or pranks.

hacer travesura

Related Word: mischievous (masculine)

Related Word Description: Adjective that describes someone who acts with mischief.

travieso

Related Word: mischief

Related Word Description: Noun that refers to a mischievous action.

traviesura

Related Word: prankishness

Related Word Description: Action of a mischievous person, especially in a childhood context.

pillería

Slang Meaning: Term used to describe a young person who does funny or problematic things.

Slang Example: That girl is a little mischievous; she always has some idea.

Esa chica es una traviesa, siempre tiene alguna ocurrencia.

Slang Meaning: Description of someone who gets away with trouble or does crazy things.

Slang Example: He is a mischievous one; he is never still in class.

Es un travieso, jamás está quieto en clase.