Carcajada (en. Laugh)

/kaɾkaˈxaða/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A loud laugh that is expressed spontaneously.

Example Sentence: The joke caused her an uncontrollable laugh.

La broma le causó una carcajada incontrolable.

Definition: A laugh that resonates and thunders.

Example Sentence: His laugh filled the entire room.

Su carcajada llenó toda la habitación.

Definition: A laugh that indicates joy or mockery.

Example Sentence: The children’s laughter could be heard from afar.

La carcajada de los niños se escuchaba desde lejos.

Etymology/Origin: From the Hispanic Arabic 'karḳājada', which means 'loud shout or laugh'.

Common Phrase: to burst into laughter

Meaning: To laugh in a loud and boisterous manner.

dar una carcajada

Common Phrase: to laugh uncontrollably

Meaning: To laugh without being able to stop.

no parar de carcajear

Common Phrase: the announcer's laugh

Meaning: The loud and characteristic sound of a presenter’s laughter.

la carcajada del locutor

Related Word: laughter

Description: Expression of joy or fun.

risa

Related Word: humor

Description: The ability to make others laugh or to find comedy in situations.

humor

Related Word: joke

Description: Comments or stories that provoke laughter.

chiste

Slang Meaning: To laugh excessively.

Example: He was laughing so hard he couldn't breathe.

Estaba carcajeando tanto que no podía respirar.

Slang Meaning: Mocking laughter.

Example: His laugh was a mocking reaction to the comment.

Su carcajada fue una reacción burlona al comentario.