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!'.

From the sound of laughter.

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

laugh

Expression of joy through sounds.

reír

mock

Act of mocking or laughing at someone or something.

burlar

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...'