Spanish Conversation · Level 60
76 words
Spanish word
risa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrisa/
Meaning
- feminine nounlaughter
Example
Su risa me hace feliz.
Her laughter makes me happy.
More examples
Una risa contagiosa se oyó en la sala.
Contagious laughter was heard in the room.
Core concept
Brief, audible burst of laughter.
Common phrases
risa contagiosa
contagious laughter
tener la risa fácil
have an easy laugh
soltar una risa
burst into a laugh
risa nerviosa
nervous laughter
Similar words
risita: Quiet, restrained giggle signaling mild amusement or coyness.
sonrisa: Gentle upward curve of the mouth showing warm pleasure or friendliness.
carcajada: Loud, explosive burst of laughter indicating strong amusement or surprise.
Definition in Spanish
Sonido breve y reconocible producido al reírse; sustantivo femenino que designa la emisión de risa.
Word origin
Derives from Latin risus, the past participle of ridēre, via Vulgar Latin into Spanish and is related to reír and risueño.
Usage tips
- In chat Spanish laughter is typically written jajaja while jeje usually conveys a lighter or ironic laugh.