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NounfA1

laughs?plural instances of laughter,laughter?as a collective sound or atmosphere

Also:giggles?light, repeated laughs,chuckles?soft, low laughs

📝 In Action

Sus chistes siempre provocan muchas risas.

His jokes always provoke a lot of laughs.

Oímos risas fuertes que venían del jardín.

We heard loud laughter coming from the garden.

La película estuvo llena de risas de principio a fin.

The movie was full of laughs from beginning to end.

Word Connections

Synonyms

carcajadas (guffaws)
júbilo (joy)

Antonyms

lágrimas (tears)
llantos (cries)

Common Collocations

soltar risas – to burst out laughing
ataque de risas – fit of giggles

Idioms & Expressions

morirse de risa – to laugh hysterically or die laughing

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural and Feminine

"Risas" is the plural form of the noun "risa" (laughter). Since it is feminine, you must use feminine plural words before it, like "las" (the) or "muchas" (many).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "Los risas"

Correction: Las risas. Remember that 'risa' is a feminine word, even in its plural form.

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing the Sound

Use 'risas' when you are describing a sound or an event that you can count, like 'We heard three bursts of laughter' (Oímos tres risas).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: risas

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish phrase means 'to burst out laughing'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

risa(laughter (singular)) - noun

reír(to laugh) - verb

risueño(smiling / cheerful) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'risa' and 'risas'?

'Risa' (singular) is used for the general concept of laughter, often uncountable, like 'Joy and laughter are important.' 'Risas' (plural) is used when talking about specific sounds or instances of laughing, like 'We heard three separate laughs.'