Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bromista | /bɾoˈmista/ | feminine, masculine |
| guasón | /ɡwaˈson/ | masculine |
| chistoso | /t͡ʃisˈtoso/ | masculine |
| chistosito | /t͡ʃistosito/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
While bromista is a common way to name such a person, the word Guasón is used specifically when referring to the fictional villain from DC Comics.
What does it mean word for word?
The word bromista is derived from broma, which means 'joke'.
Which one should you use?
While bromista and guasón are nouns for a joker, chistoso is more commonly used as an adjective to describe someone as 'funny'. Additionally, chistosito uses a diminutive suffix and can be used to describe someone's sense of humor in an affectionate or patronizing way.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
When referring to the DC Comics character, Guasón is the standard translation used in media. The form chistosito can carry a patronizing tone depending on the context.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word bromista is an invariable noun in gender. This means the word itself does not change to reflect gender, although the accompanying article will change (el bromista for a male or la bromista for a female).
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾoˈmista/
Did you know?
- While Guasón is the standard name for the DC Comics villain in Latin America, speakers in Spain refer to the same character as El Joker.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone chistosito with a certain inflection is a warning that their jokes have gone too far and are no longer welcome.
- The word guasón comes from guasa, a term that describes a specific type of mocking or satirical humor rather than a simple joke.
Examples in context
- No seas tan bromista.Don't be such a joker.
- Ella es una bromista muy divertida.She is a very funny joker.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a friend's prank.
- JavierSofía, ¿viste lo que hizo Luis?Sofía, did you see what Luis did?
- SofíaSí, ese chico es un bromista.Yes, that boy is a joker.
- JavierSiempre intenta hacernos reír.He always tries to make us laugh.
- SofíaEs muy divertido estar con él.It is very fun to be with him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “joker” translations and entries bromista, guasón, chistoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
