play the fool in Spanish
play the fool in Spanish is hacer el canelo, hacerse el sueco, hacerse el tonto.
play the fool in Spanish
hacer el canelo
(idiomatic) To behave in a foolish or comical manner.
hacerse el sueco
(idiomatic) To pretend or feign ignorance.
hacerse el tonto
(idiomatic) To pretend or feign ignorance.
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What is "play the fool" in Spanish?
"play the fool" in Spanish is hacer el canelo, hacerse el sueco, hacerse el tonto.
Are there other ways to say "play the fool" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "play the fool": hacer el canelo, hacerse el sueco, hacerse el tonto.
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