How is the phrase tomar el pelo translated from Spanish to English

English translation
to tease
verb

Burlarse de alguien en broma y sin maldad.

To make fun of someone playfully.

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  • Le toman el pelo por su gorro. — They tease him about his hat.

  • Deja de tomarle el pelo a tu hermana. — Stop teasing your sister.

  • Mi tío me tomaba el pelo en cada comida familiar. — My uncle used to tease me at every family dinner.

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