What is the Spanish word for "scoff"?

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

English

scoff

Spanish

burlarse

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Alternative translations of "scoff"

mofarse
despreciar
ridiculizar

Examples of how to use "scoff" in Spanish

English
Don't scoff at my new idea.
Spanish
No te burles de mi nueva idea.
English
They scoff at the idea politely.
Spanish
Se burlan de la idea educadamente.
English
He scoffed when I suggested savings.
Spanish
Se burló cuando sugerí ahorrar.
English
She is scoffing at the empty plate.
Spanish
Ella se está burlando del plato vacío.
English
We have scoffed at bad advice before.
Spanish
Ya nos hemos burlado antes de malos consejos.

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