joke

US /dʒoʊk/
UK /dʒoʊk/
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1.

piada, brincadeira

something said or done to cause laughter

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He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
Ele contou uma piada engraçada que fez todo mundo rir.
It was all a big joke, nobody was actually hurt.
Foi tudo uma grande piada, ninguém se machucou de verdade.
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piada, ridículo

a person or thing that is so bad or ridiculous as to be a cause for mockery

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His performance was a complete joke.
A performance dele foi uma completa piada.
The new policy is a joke; it won't solve anything.
A nova política é uma piada; não vai resolver nada.
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brincar, fazer piada

make jokes; talk in a playful or teasing way

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He likes to joke around with his friends.
Ele gosta de brincar com os amigos.
Are you joking or are you serious?
Você está brincando ou falando sério?