Meaning
To expose skin to sunlight to darken it.
Cultural Background
In Spain, the beach is a social hub. 'Broncearse' is part of the 'veraneo' (summer vacation) culture. In coastal Mexico, tanning is very popular, but people are very conscious of using 'bloqueador' (sunscreen). Argentines often use 'tomar sol' more frequently than 'broncearse' in casual speech. The intense sun makes 'broncearse' a quick process, leading to a strong emphasis on after-sun care.
Reflexive reminder
Always remember the 'se' at the end of the infinitive when talking about tanning yourself.
Regional choice
If you are in Spain, try 'ponerse moreno' to sound more like a local.
Meaning
To expose skin to sunlight to darken it.
Reflexive reminder
Always remember the 'se' at the end of the infinitive when talking about tanning yourself.
Regional choice
If you are in Spain, try 'ponerse moreno' to sound more like a local.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'broncearse'.
Mañana nosotros ________ en la playa.
The subject is 'nosotros', so the reflexive pronoun must be 'nos' and the verb conjugated accordingly.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
The reflexive pronoun must be attached to the infinitive when following 'gustar'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Qué hiciste en tus vacaciones? B: ________ mucho en la playa.
The speaker is talking about themselves in the past, requiring the first-person singular preterite reflexive form.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesMañana nosotros ________ en la playa.
The subject is 'nosotros', so the reflexive pronoun must be 'nos' and the verb conjugated accordingly.
Which sentence is correct?
The reflexive pronoun must be attached to the infinitive when following 'gustar'.
A: ¿Qué hiciste en tus vacaciones? B: ________ mucho en la playa.
The speaker is talking about themselves in the past, requiring the first-person singular preterite reflexive form.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNo, you can use it anywhere you are exposed to the sun, like a park or a pool.
Technically yes, but you should specify: 'broncearse con spray'.
Because you are doing the action to your own skin.
Related Phrases
Tomar el sol
synonymTo sunbathe
Ponerse moreno
synonymTo get brown/tan
Quemarse
contrastTo get burned
Protector solar
builds onSunscreen
