How to Say "class clown" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “class clown” is “bufón” — B1 level.
Examples
Deja de actuar como un bufón y ponte a trabajar.
Stop acting like a buffoon and get to work.
Siempre fue el bufón de la clase.
He was always the class clown.
No quiero quedar como un bufón delante de todos.
I don't want to look like a fool in front of everyone.
Using 'un' vs. 'el'
When you say someone IS a 'bufón', you often use it without 'un' if you are describing their character, but adding 'un' makes it more descriptive or insulting.
Gender Changes
While 'bufón' is usually masculine, if you are talking about a woman, you change it to 'bufona'.
Bufón vs. Payaso
Mistake: “Using 'bufón' to mean a circus clown.”
Correction: Use 'payaso' for a professional circus clown. Use 'bufón' for someone who is just acting silly in a social setting.
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