How is the word burla translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Mockery
noun

Ridiculización o mofa despectiva de alguien.

Ridicule or contemptuous teasing of someone.

Examples with “burla”

See how the word “burla” is used in sentences

  • Su burla de los chistes de él fue cruel. — Her mockery of his jokes was harsh.

  • Su cuadro era solo una caricatura del arte de verdad. — His painting was just a mockery of real art.

  • ¿Por qué siempre respondes con burlas? — Why do you always respond with mockery?

  • ¿Viste esa farsa en el concurso de talentos? — Did you see that mockery at the talent show?

  • No soporto las mofas en el trabajo. — I can't stand the mockery at work.

  • No deberíamos permitir burlas en los debates serios. — We shouldn't allow mockery in serious discussions.

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