What is 'burla' called in English?

'burla' in English is called "Mockery". Mockery refers to: El acto de ridiculizar o burlarse de alguien o algo, a menudo de manera despectiva o burlona.

How do you pronounce 'Mockery' and 'burla'?

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What is an example sentence for Mockery in Spanish?

English: "His speech was met with laughter and mockery from the audience." | Spanish: "Su discurso fue recibido con risas y burlas por parte del público."

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English to Spanish Dictionary

mockery Meaning in Spanish (mockery significado en español)

burla, parodia

Sinónimos:escarnioridículomofa

burla in English:mockery

Phonetic:ˈbuɾla

Plural: mockeries

Gender:Femenino

Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de mockery en español es burla, parodia. (El acto de ridiculizar o burlarse de alguien o algo, a menudo de manera despectiva o burlona.)

Definitions of Mockery

1
noun(standard)
burla
The act of ridiculing or making fun of someone or something, often in a contemptuous or scornful manner.
El acto de ridiculizar o burlarse de alguien o algo, a menudo de manera despectiva o burlona.
2
noun(standard)
parodia
A worthless or ludicrous imitation or semblance of something, often implying a travesty.
Una imitación o apariencia inútil o ridícula de algo, a menudo implicando una farsa.

Example Sentences

casual

“His speech was met with laughter and mockery from the audience.”

Su discurso fue recibido con risas y burlas por parte del público.

formal

“The entire trial was a mockery of justice.”

Todo el juicio fue una burla a la justicia.

casual

“She endured years of mockery for her unusual hobby.”

Ella soportó años de burlas por su inusual pasatiempo.

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Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

escarnioridículomofa

In English:

ridiculederisionscorntaunttravesty

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

respetoadmiración

In English:

praise respect admiration honor

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivemock

agent nounmocker

adjectivemocking

adverbmockingly