bromas
/BROH-mahs/
jokes
This image illustrates 'bromas' as funny stories or actions that cause laughter, or 'jokes'.
bromas(noun)
jokes
?humorous statements or actions
,kidding
?lighthearted teasing or jesting
pranks
?practical jokes
,teasing
?the act of playfully provoking someone
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
The singular form is 'la broma' (feminine), so when you use the plural 'bromas', you must use feminine words with it, like 'las bromas' or 'unas bromas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong verb
Mistake: "Hacer bromas."
Correction: Gastar bromas. While 'hacer' (to make/do) is sometimes heard, the most natural and common way to say 'to play a joke' is using the verb 'gastar' (to spend/use): 'gastar una broma'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Difference Between 'Broma' and 'Chiste'
'Broma' is usually an action or a piece of teasing. 'Chiste' is typically a short, funny story that you tell.
This image illustrates the verb form 'bromas' (you joke), showing the action of telling a playful secret or teasing someone.
bromas(verb)
you joke
?second person singular present tense
,you are kidding
?present action of jesting
you tease
?lightly provoking someone
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular -AR Verb
The verb 'bromar' follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar, making its conjugations very predictable and easy to learn.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use 'Bromear' Instead
While 'bromar' is correct, many native speakers prefer the slightly more common verb 'bromear' (also meaning 'to joke') in everyday conversation.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ 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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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.