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/Sounds like 'KOH-nyah'/

A joke, a tease, or lighthearted banter in Spain. Saying something 'de coña' means you're kidding, not being serious — but the coña itself can be sharp and funny. It's the Spanish art of taking nothing too seriously while somehow still landing a point.

Example

"Lo dije de coña, no te lo tomes en serio. → "I said it as a joke — don't take it seriously."

"¡Qué coña tiene este tío! → "What a sense of humor this guy has!"

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Regional synonyms:

Falso, de mala calidad, pirata o que no es genuino. En Venezuela y Colombia se usa para describir productos, situaciones e incluso excusas que no convencen.