hacer una travesura

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to pull a prank
Es normal que un niño pequeño haga una travesura de vez en cuando, pero tú a tu edad deberías ser más formal.It's normal that a child pulls a prank every now and then, but you should be more responsible at your age.
b. to play a prank
Un alumno de sexto hizo una travesura y el laboratorio de química casi se quema.A sixth grade student played a prank and the chemistry lab almost burned down.
c. to be up to some mischief
¿Dónde está Jaimito? - No sé; seguro que estará haciendo una travesura.Where's Jaimito? - I don't know. Surely he's up to some mischief.
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