bromas
“bromas” means “jokes” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
jokes, kidding
Also: pranks, teasing
📝 In Action
No te enfades, son solo bromas.
A1Don't get angry, they are just jokes/kidding.
Me gusta gastar bromas a mis amigos.
A2I like playing jokes on my friends.
Dejemos las bromas y hablemos en serio.
B1Let's stop the joking and talk seriously.
you joke, you are kidding
Also: you tease
📝 In Action
¿Tú bromas? Pensé que lo decías en serio.
A2Are you joking/kidding? I thought you meant it seriously.
Si me bromas, te ignoro.
B1If you tease me, I ignore you.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: bromas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'bromas' as a plural thing (a noun), not as an action (a verb)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'broma' is thought to come from the Germanic root *brahm*, meaning 'noise' or 'loudness,' reflecting the noisy, playful nature of jokes and jesting.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'bromas' means 'jokes' or 'you joke'?
Look at the words around it! If you see 'las' or 'unas' before it, it means 'jokes' (noun). If you see the pronoun 'tú' (you) before it, or if it acts as the main action in a sentence directed at 'tú', it means 'you joke' (verb).
Is 'broma' the same as 'chiste'?
They are similar, but not exactly the same. A 'chiste' is a specific, usually short, funny story you tell. A 'broma' is broader—it can be a piece of teasing, a practical joke, or simply the general act of kidding around.