English–Spanish

“laughter” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈrisa/

Example

Su risa me hace feliz.

Her laughter makes me happy.

Illustration for risa (laughter)

How to say “laughter” in Spanish

“Laughter” in Spanish is risa.

Brief, audible burst of laughter.

Full entry for risa: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with risa

Una risa contagiosa se oyó en la sala.

Contagious laughter was heard in the room.

Tips for using risa

  • In chat Spanish laughter is typically written jajaja while jeje usually conveys a lighter or ironic laugh.

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