bromeando
/bɾomeando/from spelling rules
The English phrase "joking around" is translated into Spanish as bromeando.
This phrase is used to describe the act of saying things that are not true or serious in order to be funny.
Which one should you use?
The term bromeando is the specific form used to express the ongoing action of joking, whereas the infinitive bromear means "to joke around."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the phrase echar carrilla is used to mean "to tease" or "to banter."
How does it change in a sentence?
The form bromeando is the gerund of the verb bromear and is used to express an ongoing action of joking.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾomeando/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the slang phrase echar carrilla for teasing or joking around uses a metaphor involving transportation. It originates from the word for a 'railway car' or 'trolley', suggesting the teasing rolls over a person repeatedly.
- In Spain, you might hear tomar el pelo to describe joking around, which literally translates to 'taking the hair' and refers to the old prank of pretending to pluck a hair from someone's head.
- The verb vacilar serves a dual purpose in different Spanish-speaking regions. In some places, it is a lighthearted way to joke, but in others, it carries the much heavier connotation of being dishonest or manipulative.
Examples in context
- Algunas veces, es difícil decir cuando Tom está siendo serio y cuando él está solamente bromeando.Sometimes, it's hard to tell when Tom is being serious and when he's just joking around.This sentence is useful for illustrating the contrast between being serious and bromeando.Tatoeba #5350400 by Omnivoro, translation #5350355 by Hybrid
- Disculpa por bromear durante la presentación, no fue mi intención ofender.Sorry for joking around during the presentation, it wasn't my intention to offend.
- No te enfades, solo te estoy tocando las narices.Don't get mad, I'm just joking around with you.
- ¡No te lo tomes en serio, solo estoy bromeando!Don't take it seriously, I'm just joking around!
- No te enfades, solo estoy bromeando.Don't get angry, I'm only joking around.
- Él siempre está bromeando con sus amigos.He is always joking around with his friends.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about a weird comment Daniel made.
- Sofía¿Dijiste de verdad que odias la pizza?Did you really say that you hate pizza?
- DanielNo, solo estaba bromeando.No, I was just joking around.
- SofíaMe asustaste por un momento.You scared me for a moment.
- DanielLo siento, es que es un tema divertido.I'm sorry, it's just a funny topic.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
