Spanish word

broncear

Pronunciation

IPA/bɾonθeˈaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbget a tan

Example

Me bronceo en la playa.

I'm getting a tan at the beach.

Illustration for broncear (get a tan)

More examples

No te broncees al sol sin protector.

Don't tan yourself in the sun without sunscreen.

Core concept

Skin darkening to a brownish bronze tone.

Common phrases

  • broncearse al sol

    tan oneself in the sun

  • broncear la piel

    bronze the skin

  • broncear a alguien

    bronze someone

Similar words

broncearse: Skin develops a light bronze tan after spending time in the sun.
tomar el sol: A person rests outdoors in direct sunlight to relax and soak up warmth.
ponerse moreno: Skin becomes a noticeably darker brown shade from sun exposure.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que la piel u otro objeto adquiere un tono parecido al bronce por la exposición al sol; en forma pronominal (broncearse) significa que alguien se pone bronceado.

Word origin

Derived from bronce 'bronze' (via Italian bronzo) combined with the productive Spanish suffix -ear that makes verbs.

Usage tips

  • Broncear can be used non-reflexively for applying a bronze color to objects and reflexively (broncearse) for people getting a tan.

Other meanings

  • tanverb
  • bronzeverb

Opposites

  • palidecergrow paleverb

Related words

  • bronceadobronzedadjective
  • bronceadorbronzernoun
  • bronceamientobronzingnoun

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