Spanish Idiom · Native
tomar el pelo
to pull someone's leg / to tease
Pronunciation: to-MAr el PEH-lo
Meaning
To trick or tease someone in a playful or joking way.
Example
No te lo creas, solo te estoy tomando el pelo.
Don't believe it, I'm just pulling your leg.
Practice tips
- Practice tomar el pelo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish idiom is for native-level learners.