jest in Spanish
jest in Spanish is broma, chiste, bromear — jest means a remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
jest in Spanish
broma
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
chiste
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
bromear
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
bufonear
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
What does "jest" mean?
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noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall."
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verb To joke or speak playfully rather than seriously.
"She was only jesting when she said she'd quit."
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jest in a sentence
- "Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall.
- What began as a jest turned into a genuine plan.
- She was only jesting when she said she'd quit.
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What is "jest" in Spanish?
"jest" in Spanish is broma, chiste, bromear. jest means: A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
How do you use "jest" in a sentence?
Example: ""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall." In Spanish, "jest" is broma, chiste, bromear.
Are there other ways to say "jest" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "jest": broma, chiste, bromear, bufonear.
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