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to tease
01
bromear, molestar
to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks
Transitive: to tease sb
Example
Siblings often tease each other as a form of playful banter.
Friends may tease one another with good-natured humor during social gatherings.
02
tocar, cardar
to add height and texture to hair by gently combing it backward in small sections
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to tease hair
Example
She teased her hair to give it more volume for the party.
Ella cardó su cabello para darle más volumen para la fiesta.
The stylist carefully teased each layer to achieve a fuller look.
El estilista tocó cuidadosamente cada capa para lograr un aspecto más voluminoso.
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
Example
She teased the knots from her hair with a gentle brush.
Ella desenredó su cabello con un cepillo suave.
He teased her curly hair to make it easier to style.
Desenredó su cabello rizado para facilitar el peinado.
04
bromear, mofarse
mock or make fun of playfully
05
deshilachar, desmenuzar
separate the fibers of
06
Peinar, Cardar
to use a teasel to raise or lift the fibers of fabric
Transitive: to tease a fabric
Example
The artisan teased the wool fabric to give it a soft, raised texture.
El artesano cardó la tela 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 peinó cuidadosamente el terciopelo con un cardador para realzar su textura.
07
desmenuzar, desgarrar
to rip or shred something into small parts
Transitive: to tease sth
Example
He teased the paper into small pieces before throwing it in the trash.
Desgarró el papel en pedazos pequeños antes de tirarlo a la basura.
He teased the old letter to shreds, unable to hold back his frustration.
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
Example
She enjoyed teasing him with a playful smile before walking away.
Ella disfrutaba de provocarlo con una sonrisa juguetona antes de alejarse.
He teased her with flirtatious comments, knowing he would n’t pursue anything.
Él coqueteó con ella con comentarios provocativos, sabiendo que no perseguiría nada.
09
molestar, bromear con
to repeatedly bother or provoke someone with small, persistent demands or requests
Transitive: to tease sb
Example
She kept teasing him for a ride, even though he had already said no several times.
Ella seguía molestándolo para que le diera un paseo, a pesar de que él ya había dicho que no varias veces.
The child teased her parents with constant questions about the trip.
La niña molestó a sus padres con preguntas constantes sobre el viaje.
Tease
01
burlador, provocador
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
02
broma, mofa
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
03
mujer seductora, tentadora
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
