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to mess with
[phrase form: mess]
01
meterse con, jugar con
to get involved with something or someone, often dangerous, in a way that might lead to problems or harm
Transitive: to mess with sb/sth
Informal
Example
Do n't mess with the electrical wiring unless you're trained; it's dangerous.
No te metas con el cableado eléctrico a menos que estés entrenado; es peligroso.
He warned his friends not to mess with his relationship by spreading rumors.
Les advirtió a sus amigos que no se metieran con su relación difundiendo rumores.
02
bromear con, jugar con
to tease or joke with someone in a lighthearted and good-natured manner
Transitive: to mess with sb
InformalExample
We always mess with each other at work; it keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
Siempre bromeamos con los demás en el trabajo; mantiene la atmósfera ligera y divertida.
I do n't mean to upset you; I was just messing with you when I made that comment.
No quiero molestarte; solo estaba bromeando contigo cuando hice ese comentario.
03
burlarse de, insultar a
to criticize, mock, or insult someone
Transitive: to mess with sb/sth
InformalExample
It's not cool to mess with someone's confidence by consistently putting them down.
No es bueno burlarse de la confianza de alguien al estar constantemente poniéndolo abajo.
She did n't appreciate him trying to mess with her by belittling her skills in front of the team.
A ella no le agradó que él intentara burlarse de ella minimizando sus habilidades frente al equipo.
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