¿hablas en serio?
The English phrase "are you serious?" can be translated into Spanish as ¿hablas en serio?
This phrase is used to express disbelief or to confirm whether someone is telling the truth.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, hablas en serio translates to "you speak in seriousness."
Which one should you use?
You can use ¿va en serio? to ask if a specific plan, idea or situation is actually going to happen.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the slang term ¿neta? is the most common way to ask 'are you serious?' It comes from the word for 'pure' or 'genuine' and is used almost exclusively among friends and young people.
- Depending on the region, the phrase ¿me estás vacilando? is used to ask 'are you serious?' in a skeptical way. This specifically implies that the speaker thinks they are being teased or fooled.
- The word serio has a double meaning in Spanish. Beyond meaning 'serious' or 'truthful', it is frequently used to describe a person who is 'stern' or 'solemn' in their facial expression.
Examples in context
- No te creo, ¿hablas en serio?I don't believe you, are you serious?
