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Estar de coña

To be kidding

意味

To be joking, teasing, or not speaking seriously.

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文化的背景

In Spain, 'coña' is a fundamental part of the 'cachondeo' culture. It's not just about joking; it's a way of life that values not taking things too seriously. While understood, 'coña' is rarely used by locals. They prefer 'broma' or 'cotorreo'. Using 'coña' will make you sound like a Spaniard. Argentines use 'joder' in a similar way. '¿Me estás jodiendo?' is their version of '¿Estás de coña?', though it can be slightly more aggressive. In the south of Spain, you might hear 'guasa' more often, which has a slightly more musical and playful connotation than 'coña'.

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Using this phrase instantly makes you sound like you've lived in Spain. It's a great 'local' touch.

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Never use this with someone you address as 'Usted' unless you are very sure of the relationship.

意味

To be joking, teasing, or not speaking seriously.

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Using this phrase instantly makes you sound like you've lived in Spain. It's a great 'local' touch.

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Never use this with someone you address as 'Usted' unless you are very sure of the relationship.

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Pair with 'Venga ya'

For maximum naturalness, say '¡Venga ya! ¿Estás de coña?' when you hear something crazy.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.

Yo ______ de coña, no te lo tomes en serio.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: estoy

We use 'estar' for temporary states like joking.

Fill in the missing preposition.

¿Estás ______ coña? ¡Eso es imposible!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: de

The idiom is always 'estar de coña'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: A friend says they are moving to the Moon tomorrow.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¿Estás de coña?

This is the natural reaction to unbelievable news.

Complete the dialogue naturally.

A: 'He suspendido el examen con un 0.' B: '¿______? ¡Si habías estudiado mucho!'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Estás de coña

Expressing disbelief at a friend's failure.

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Joking Registers in Spanish

Formal
Bromeando Joking
Informal
De coña Kidding
Very Slangy
De cachondeo Messing around

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase. Choose A2

Yo ______ de coña, no te lo tomes en serio.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: estoy

We use 'estar' for temporary states like joking.

Fill in the missing preposition. Fill Blank A1

¿Estás ______ coña? ¡Eso es imposible!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: de

The idiom is always 'estar de coña'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: A friend says they are moving to the Moon tomorrow.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¿Estás de coña?

This is the natural reaction to unbelievable news.

Complete the dialogue naturally. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'He suspendido el examen con un 0.' B: '¿______? ¡Si habías estudiado mucho!'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Estás de coña

Expressing disbelief at a friend's failure.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Not exactly. It's slang and very informal, but it won't get you bleeped out on TV. However, it's not 'polite' language.

Only if you are very close with your colleagues and the atmosphere is relaxed. Otherwise, stick to '¿Es una broma?'.

'Broma' is neutral and safe for everyone. 'Coña' is cooler, more informal, and specifically Spanish (from Spain).

No! 'Ni de coña' means 'No way' or 'Not a chance'. It's a very strong refusal.

Rarely. They will understand you, but they use 'joder', 'broma', or 'chiste' instead.

Yes, but it changes the meaning to 'You are a joke' or 'You are unbelievable' as a person, rather than just joking right now.

Simply say: 'Que estoy de coña'. The 'que' at the beginning adds emphasis.

No, the anatomical origin is almost entirely forgotten in daily usage. It's not considered sexist.

It usually means 'What luck!' (often used when someone wins something by accident).

If it's a very young, cool language tutor, maybe. If it's a university professor, definitely not.

関連フレーズ

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Ni de coña

similar

No way / Not a chance.

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De coña

specialized form

Great / By luck.

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Tomar el pelo

synonym

To pull someone's leg.

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Estar de cachondeo

similar

To be partying or messing around.

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