clown

US /klaʊn/
UK /klaʊn/
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payaso

an entertainer who wears funny clothes and makeup, and performs silly acts to make people laugh

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The clown at the circus made all the children laugh.
El payaso del circo hizo reír a todos los niños.
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She dressed up as a clown for the Halloween party.
Se disfrazó de payaso para la fiesta de Halloween.
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jesterbuffoonharlequin
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payaso, tonto

a foolish or clumsy person

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He's such a clown, always tripping over his own feet.
Es un payaso, siempre tropezando con sus propios pies.
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Don't be a clown and take this seriously.
No seas un payaso y tómate esto en serio.
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foolidiotgoofballjokernitwit
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hacer el payaso, bromear

to behave in a silly or foolish way

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Stop clowning around and get to work!
¡Deja de hacer el payaso y ponte a trabajar!
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He was clowning for the camera, making funny faces.
Estaba haciendo el payaso para la cámara, haciendo muecas graciosas.
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fool aroundjestplay the foolact silly