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How to Say "laughter" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “laughter” is “risa” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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risa

NounA1
The general sound or action of laughing.
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Examples

Su risa llenó toda la habitación.

Her laughter filled the whole room.

Me dio mucha risa cuando se cayó el pastel.

The cake falling gave me a lot of laughs (or, I found it very funny).

Tiene una risa contagiosa que hace reír a todos.

She has a contagious laugh that makes everyone else laugh.

Always Feminine

Since 'risa' is a feminine noun, you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la risa' or 'mucha risa').

Noun vs. Verb

Remember that 'risa' is the noun (the thing/sound), while 'reír' is the verb (the action: 'to laugh').

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake: “Me gusta risar mucho. (Incorrect: using the noun as a verb)”

Correction: Me gusta reír mucho. (Correct: using the verb 'to laugh')

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