Ja (en. Yes)
/xa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
interjection
Interjection that expresses laughter.
When he heard the joke, he simply exclaimed: 'Ha!'
Cuando se enteró del chiste, simplemente exclamó: '¡Ja!'
Expression used to show disbelief or mockery.
He said he would win the race, but I could only laugh: 'Ha!'.
Él dijo que ganaría la carrera, pero yo solo pude reír: '¡Ja!'.
Etymology
From the sound of laughter.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ha, ha, ha
Repeated expression of laughter.
ja, ja, ja
ha, how funny
Used sarcastically to express that something is not funny.
ja, que gracioso
Ha! Look at that
Expression of disbelief in a situation.
¡Ja! Mira eso
Related Words
laugh
Expression of joy through sounds.
reír
mock
Act of mocking or laughing at someone or something.
burlar
Slang Meanings
Sarcastic expression
He said he could fly, and I just replied: 'Ha!'
Dijo que podría volar, y yo solo respondí: '¡ja!'
Mocking laughter
When his team lost, he fell silent and could only murmur: 'ha...'
Cuando su equipo perdió, él se quedó callado y solo pudo murmurar: 'ja...'