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bromear

to joke

verb broh-meh-AHR Rare

Usage Note

Bromear derives from broma (joke, prank) and means to make jokes or kid around. It is regular. The set phrase estar de broma ('to be joking') is a common colloquial equivalent: ¿estás de broma? ('are you joking?').

Examples

"Solo estaba bromeando, no lo decía en serio."

Natural Translation

He was only joking; he didn't mean it seriously.

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