Spanish word

bromear

Pronunciation

IPA/bɾomeˈaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbjoke

Example

No estoy bromeando, hablo en serio.

I'm not joking, I'm serious.

Illustration for bromear (joke)

More examples

Siempre bromeo con mis amigos cuando nos reunimos.

I always joke with my friends when we get together.

Core concept

Light teasing meant to amuse, sometimes with a hint of mockery.

Common phrases

  • bromear con alguien

    joke with someone

  • bromear sobre algo

    joke about something

  • dejar de bromear

    stop joking

Similar words

vacilar: Tease someone lightly with playful remarks intended to make them laugh.
burlarse: Make fun of someone in a mocking, contemptuous way to ridicule them.
chistear: Tell a short joke or one-liner to lighten the mood and get a quick laugh.

Definition in Spanish

Decir o hacer algo con intención de divertir o provocar risa, a veces con un toque de burla ligera.

Word origin

From the noun broma 'joke' plus the verb-forming suffix -ear, producing a verb meaning to make or tell a broma.

Usage tips

  • Often used with con for the person targeted (bromear con alguien) and with sobre for the topic (bromear sobre algo).

Other meanings

  • fool aroundverb
  • teaseverb

Related words

  • bromajokenoun
  • bromistajokernoun

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