escarnio

el escarnio(
ehs
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kahr
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nyoh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ridicule
La cantante fue víctima del escarnio público cuando se equivocó al cantar la letra del himno nacional.The singer was the subject of public ridicule when she messed up the words to the national anthem.
b. derision
El escarnio de personas que no estén de acuerdo con él es el sello característico de ese presentador.The derision of people who don't agree with him is that presenter's trademark.
c. jibe
Ricardo no soportó el escarnio de sus compañeros y se fue llorando.Ricardo couldn't stand his classmates' jibes and left crying.
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