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jests

/dʒɛsts/

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noun

Bromas, chistes

An act performed for amusement; a joke.

Examples :

"During the class talent show, the clown's silly walks and comical jests made everyone laugh. "

Durante el concurso de talentos de la clase, las andanzas tontas y las bromas cómicas del payaso hicieron reír a todos.

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noun

Burlas, objeto de burla

Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.

Examples :

"Your majesty, stop him before he makes you the jest of the court."

Majestad, deténgalo antes de que lo convierta en objeto de burla de la corte.

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noun

Acción, hecho

A deed; an action; a gest.

Examples :

"The knight's daring rescue of the princess was one of many heroic jests recorded in the kingdom's history. "

El audaz rescate de la princesa por el caballero fue una de las muchas acciones heroicas registradas en la historia del reino.

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noun

Máscara, desfile, intermedio

A mask; a pageant; an interlude.

Examples :

"The Renaissance festival featured elaborate jests, including masked parades and short theatrical performances between the main events. "

El festival del Renacimiento presentó elaborados intermedios, incluyendo desfiles enmascarados y cortas representaciones teatrales entre los eventos principales.

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verb

Bromear, hacer chistes, burlarse

To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

Examples :

"Surely you jest!"

¡Seguro que bromeas!

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