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    Broma (en. Joke)

    /ˈbɾoma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action or statement made to provoke laughter.
    He made a joke about the weather and everyone laughed.
    Hizo una broma sobre el clima y todos se rieron.
    Harmless joke or humorous game.
    His joke was so funny that we couldn't stop laughing.
    Su broma fue tan divertida que no pudimos parar de reír.
    Light trick or deception done for fun.
    The joke of the day was to hide the math book in the freezer.
    La broma del día fue esconder el libro de matemáticas en el congelador.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bromus', meaning 'joke' or 'next to a joke'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a joke
    To make a funny comment or action to make someone laugh.
    hacer una broma
    bad taste joke
    A joke considered inappropriate or insensitive.
    broma de mal gusto
    to take something as a joke
    Not taking something seriously, viewing it as a joke.
    tomarse en broma
    heavy joke
    A joke that can be considered hurtful or cruel.
    broma pesada

    Related Words

    joke
    A saying or action that causes laughter.
    chiste
    humor
    The ability to see or express the funny.
    humor
    laughter
    An expression of happiness or fun that manifests on the face.
    risa

    Slang Meanings

    To play a prank in an unexpected situation.
    When he arrived, it was as if he had pulled a surprise joke.
    Cuando llegó, fue como si hubiera hecho una broma de aparición.
    To do something funny to affectionately annoy a friend.
    He always plays jokes on his best friend.
    Siempre le hace bromas a su mejor amigo.