hacer el canelo: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To act foolishly or play the fool; to behave in a silly, naive, or nonserious manner.
- To allow oneself to be seen as gullible or easily deceived.
Examples
BetaCuando era niño, solía hacer el canelo para hacer reír a mis amigos.
When I was a kid, I used to act silly to make my friends laugh.
¿Por qué estás haciendo el canelo en clase en lugar de prestar atención?
Why are you acting the fool in class instead of paying attention?
- To do something only for fun, for show, or without serious intention.
Examples
BetaSolo estaba haciendo el canelo en la fiesta, no quería ofender a nadie.
I was just goofing around at the party; I didn't want to offend anyone.
No me tomes en serio, solo estoy haciendo el canelo para pasar el rato.
Don't take me seriously; I'm just fooling around to pass the time.
A veces hacemos el canelo para romper el hielo en situaciones incómodas.
Sometimes we clown around to break the ice in awkward situations.
Examples:
- ES: -Bueno... -Sí, me gusta cantar, pero para hacer el canelo.EN: - Well, yes, I do, like everyone does, for fun.
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