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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
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
chiste
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
bromear
verb
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
bufonear
verb
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

What does "jest" mean?

  1. noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
    ""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall."
  2. verb To joke or speak playfully rather than seriously.
    "She was only jesting when she said she'd quit."

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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Frequently asked questions

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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