What is the Spanish word for "clown"?

Learn how to say "clown" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

clown

Spanish

payaso

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Examples of how to use "clown" in Spanish

English
A funny clown made the children laugh.
Spanish
Un payaso divertido hizo reír a los niños.
English
The clown waved at the small children.
Spanish
El payaso saludó con la mano a los niños pequeños.
English
A sad clown wiped a tear quietly.
Spanish
Un payaso triste secó una lágrima en silencio.
English
She dressed as a clown for Halloween.
Spanish
Ella se disfrazó de payaso para Halloween.
English
The clown balanced on a thin rope.
Spanish
El payaso se balanceaba en una cuerda delgada.

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