bromeo
/bro-MEH-o/
I joke
This illustration shows someone actively making a joke, demonstrating the verb form 'bromeo' (I joke).
bromeo(Verb)
I joke
?as in, I am making a joke now
,I kid
?as in, I am not serious
I tease
?in a playful way
📝 In Action
No te preocupes, solo bromeo. No estoy enojado.
A2Don't worry, I'm just kidding. I'm not mad.
¿Crees que hablo en serio? ¡Qué va! Yo siempre bromeo.
B1Do you think I'm serious? No way! I always joke.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular -AR Verb
This verb follows the simplest pattern for Spanish verbs ending in -ar. Once you know how to conjugate 'bromear,' you can conjugate hundreds of others like 'hablar' (to talk) and 'cantar' (to sing).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'broma' and 'bromeo'
Mistake: "Using 'bromeo' when you mean 'joke' (the noun)."
Correction: Use 'broma' (the noun) for 'a joke' or 'a prank.' Use 'bromeo' only when you mean 'I joke' (the verb action).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for reassurance
A very common way to use this is after saying something shocking, to immediately reassure the other person: '¡Es broma!' (It's a joke!) or 'Solo bromeo' (I'm only kidding).
The noun 'bromeo' refers to the act of joking, depicted here by two friends sharing a moment of playful laughter.
📝 In Action
El bromeo entre los compañeros de trabajo hace el día más ligero.
B1The joking among the coworkers makes the day lighter.
No soporto el bromeo pesado y constante.
B2I can't stand heavy and constant teasing.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'El' Connection
As a masculine noun, 'bromeo' is always used with 'el' (the) or masculine adjectives. It refers to the abstract activity, not a single joke.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
If you need a more formal or abstract way to talk about the act of jesting, 'el bromeo' is a good choice, though 'la broma' is much more frequent in all contexts.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bromeo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'bromeo' (the verb)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'bromeo' and 'broma'?
'Bromeo' is the verb form meaning 'I joke' or 'I am joking.' 'Broma' is the noun meaning 'a joke' or 'a prank.' They are related, but one is an action and the other is a thing.
Is 'bromear' a difficult verb to conjugate?
Not at all! 'Bromear' is a perfectly regular -AR verb, making it one of the easiest types of verbs to learn in Spanish. It follows all the standard patterns.