fuera de bromas
/fweɾa de bɾomas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "all jokes aside" is translated into Spanish as fuera de bromas.
fuera de bromas is used to transition from a lighthearted or joking tone to a serious one, signaling that the speaker is now talking seriously. An alternative way to signal this shift to a serious tone is to use ya hablando en serio, which means "now speaking seriously".
Which one should you use?
You can also use ya hablando en serio to mean "now speaking seriously" to achieve a similar transitional effect.
How do you pronounce it?
/fweɾa de bɾomas/
Did you know?
- While fuera de bromas is common, Spanish speakers often use the phrase hablando en plata, which literally means 'speaking in silver'. It is used similarly to signal a move toward blunt, honest and serious communication.
- The word fuera in this phrase shares an ancient root with the English word 'foreign'.
- In Spanish, the word broma can mean both a 'joke' and a 'prank'. This means fuera de bromas can be used to transition to a serious tone after a verbal joke or after playing a practical joke on someone.
Examples in context
- Dejando las bromas de lado, hablemos sobre este tema importanteLeaving the jokes aside, let's talk about this important topic
- Hablando en serio, necesitamos resolver este problema de inmediatoSpeaking seriously, we need to solve this problem immediately
- Hablando en serio, no puedo creer lo que pasó anocheSeriously, I can't believe what happened last night
- Fuera de bromas, este asunto es muy importante.All jokes aside, this matter is very important.
- Fuera de bromas, el examen fue muy difícil.All jokes aside, the exam was very difficult.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a new job opportunity.
- ElenaPodrías ser el jefe mañana mismo.You could be the boss tomorrow.
- Javier¡Jaja! No creo que pase eso.Haha! I don't think that will happen.
- ElenaFuera de bromas, Javier, tienes mucho talento.All jokes aside, Javier, you have a lot of talent.
- JavierGracias, Elena, eso significa mucho.Thanks, Elena, that means a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, fuera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
