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/tˈiːz/

Definición y Significado de "tease"

to tease
01

bromear, molestar juguetonamente

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks
Transitive: to tease sb
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Siblings often tease each other as a form of playful banter.
Friends may tease one another with good-natured humor during social gatherings.
02

enrizar, esponjar

to add height and texture to hair by gently combing it backward in small sections
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Transitive: to tease hair
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She teased her hair to give it more volume for the party.
The stylist carefully teased each layer to achieve a fuller look.
03

peinarse

to gently comb or brush tangled hair in order to make it smooth and separated
Transitive: to tease tangled strands of hair or fabric
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She teased the knots from her hair with a gentle brush.
Ella desenredó los nudos de su cabello con un cepillo suave.
He teased her curly hair to make it easier to style.
Él desenredó su cabello rizado para facilitar el peinado.
04

bromear, burlarse juguetonamente

mock or make fun of playfully
05

deshilachar, desenredar

separate the fibers of
06

cardar, peinar

to use a teasel to raise or lift the fibers of fabric
Transitive: to tease a fabric
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The artisan teased the wool fabric to give it a soft, raised texture.
El artesano cardó el tejido de lana para darle una textura suave y elevada.
She carefully teased the nap of the velvet with a teasel to enhance its feel.
Ella cardó cuidadosamente el pelo del terciopelo con un cardo para mejorar su tacto.
07

rasgar, desmenuzar

to rip or shred something into small parts
Transitive: to tease sth
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He teased the paper into small pieces before throwing it in the trash.
Él desmenuzó el papel en pequeños pedazos antes de tirarlo a la basura.
He teased the old letter to shreds, unable to hold back his frustration.
Él desgarró la vieja carta en pedazos, incapaz de contener su frustración.
08

coquetear, provocar

to flirt or provoke someone in a suggestive way without intending to fulfill any romantic or physical interest
Transitive: to tease sb
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She enjoyed teasing him with a playful smile before walking away.
Ella disfrutaba molestar con una sonrisa juguetona antes de irse.
He teased her with flirtatious comments, knowing he would n’t pursue anything.
Él la provocó con comentarios coquetos, sabiendo que no perseguiría nada.
09

molestar, fastidiar

to repeatedly bother or provoke someone with small, persistent demands or requests
Transitive: to tease sb
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She kept teasing him for a ride, even though he had already said no several times.
Ella seguía molestándolo para que la llevara a dar un paseo, aunque él ya había dicho que no varias veces.
The child teased her parents with constant questions about the trip.
El niño molestó a sus padres con constantes preguntas sobre el viaje.
01

burlón, provocador

someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
02

broma, burla

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
03

coqueta, seductora

a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
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