playful

S2 W2

BrE /ˈpleɪ.fəl/ AmE /ˈpleɪ.fəl/

adjective en → es

1 FUN-SEEKING [attributive] [predicative] A2

enjoying being active and having fun, especially in a way that is not serious or formal

juguetón, travieso, divertido

  • be playful

Collocations playful mood · playful attitude

  • She was in a playful mood and started teasing everyone.

    Ella estaba de humor juguetón y empezó a molestar a todos.

2 TEASING [attributive] [predicative] B1

enjoying making jokes or playing tricks on people, often in a way that is not intended to be hurtful but can sometimes cause annoyance

bromista, travieso, juguetón

  • be playful with somebody

Collocations playful joke · playful comment

  • He made a playful comment about her hair.

    Hizo un comentario juguetón sobre su cabello.