Sudden reactions (echarse a)

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the prank; the joke (it's a joke)
la broma
harmless
inofensivo
It is good to plan a harmless prank.
Es bueno planear una broma inofensiva.
cruel
cruel
to start suddenly (+ infinitive)
echarse a
The girl has played a cruel prank again and he has burst into tears.
La chica ha vuelto a hacer una broma cruel y él se ha echado a llorar.
the scream
el grito
terrifying
aterrador
Today she has heard a terrifying scream and has started to tremble.
Hoy ha oído un grito aterrador y se ha echado a temblar.
to react
reaccionar
hidden
oculto
How are you reacting to the hidden camera?
¿Cómo estás reaccionando a la cámara oculta?
the loud laugh
la carcajada
When she has seen the ghost, she has let out a loud laugh and has started to run.
Cuando ella ha visto el fantasma, ha soltado una carcajada y se ha echado a correr.
the revenge
la venganza
His revenge is terrifying because he always hides in the closet.
Su venganza es aterradora porque siempre se esconde en el armario.
Is there a hidden microphone to record your screams?
¿Hay un micrófono oculto para grabar tus gritos?
The boys' loud laughs are very cruel!
¡Las carcajadas de los chicos son muy crueles!
My revenge is harmless; I just want to scare my brother.
Mi venganza es inofensiva; solo quiero asustar a mi hermano.
They have reacted badly to the prank and have started to shout.
Han reaccionado mal a la broma y se han echado a gritar.
It is fun to plan a prank with friends.
Es divertido planear una broma con amigos.
Today I have found your hidden gift and have burst into tears.
Hoy he encontrado tu regalo oculto y me he echado a llorar.
Relax, it's a joke!
¡Tranquila, es broma!
I told her as a joke and she burst into tears.
Se lo dije en broma y se echó a llorar.

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