English–Spanish
“burst of laughter” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kaɾkaˈxaða/
Example
Todos estallaron en una carcajada al escuchar la broma.
Everyone let out a burst of laughter when they heard the joke.
How to say “burst of laughter” in Spanish
“Burst of laughter” in Spanish is carcajada.
A loud, involuntary guffaw that fills a room.
Example sentences with carcajada
Ella soltó una carcajada al final de la película.
She burst out laughing at the end of the movie.
Tips for using carcajada
- Often collocates with verbs such as estallar, soltarse, or romper, so learning those pairings helps convey 'burst into loud laughter' rather than a polite smile.