estar de broma

Popularity
500+ learners.
estar de broma
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to be joking
¿De verdad te creíste lo que dije de que no tenemos dinero suficiente para irnos de vacaciones? ¡Estaba de broma!Did you really believe what I said about not having enough money to go on vacation? I was joking!
b. to be kidding
No quedan entradas para el concierto. - Estás de broma, ¿no?There are no tickets left for the concert. - You're kidding me, right?
c. to be in a joking mood
Daniel es una persona muy alegre. Siempre está de broma.Daniel is a very cheerful person. He's always in a joking mood.
Copyright © 2026 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate estar de broma using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
early