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    Bromear (en. Kidding)

    /bɾoˈme.aɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make comments or behave in a humorous way.
    They always joked at family gatherings.
    Siempre bromearon en las reuniones familiares.
    To say something in a joking tone.
    Don't take me seriously, I was just joking.
    No me lo tomes en serio, solo estaba bromear.
    To deceive or mock someone in a friendly way.
    He likes to joke with his friends.
    Le gusta bromear con sus amigos.

    Etymology

    It comes from the vulgar Latin 'bromare', which means to make jokes or mock.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to joke seriously
    To speak or act humorously with a certain seriousness.
    bromear en serio
    it's not a joking matter
    Indicates that something should not be taken lightly.
    no es para bromear
    to joke with
    To make humorous comments about a topic or person.
    bromear con

    Related Words

    joke
    Action of making people laugh or mock.
    broma
    joker
    A person who frequently makes jokes.
    bromista
    joke
    A tale or short story designed to make people laugh.
    chiste

    Slang Meanings

    To joke excessively
    He is always pretending that everything is a joke.
    Él siempre está pretendiendo que todo es una broma.
    Heavy jokes
    He didn't like the heavy jokes they made during the party.
    No le gustaron las bromas pesadas que hicieron durante la fiesta.