English–Spanish
“giggle” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/riˈsita/
Example
Al escuchar el chiste, ella soltó una risita.
When she heard the joke, she let out a giggle.
How to say “giggle” in Spanish
“Giggle” in Spanish is risita.
Brief, suppressed laugh that signals mild amusement or complicity.
Example sentences with risita
Durante la reunión, intentó contener la risita.
During the meeting, she tried to hold back the giggle.
Tips for using risita
- Common among friends to mark a private joke, a coy reaction, or shared understanding, and generally avoided in formal or serious speech.