Reían (en. They laughed)

/reˈi.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Expression of joy or fun through vocal sounds.
The children laughed upon seeing the clown at the party.
Los niños reían al ver al payaso en la fiesta.
To show joy or fun audibly.
When I told the joke, everyone was laughing non-stop.
Cuando conté el chiste, todos se reían sin parar.
Laughing in different social or family situations.
At the family gathering, everyone laughed at the old memories.
En la reunión familiar, todos reían de los viejos recuerdos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ridere', which means to laugh.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I can't stop laughing
Expression used when something is extremely funny.
no puedo parar de reír
Laughter is contagious
It means that when one person laughs, others are likely to follow.
la risa es contagiosa
to laugh out loud
Laughing in a very loud and open manner.
reír a carcajadas

Related Words

to laugh
Verb that indicates the action of showing joy through sound.
reír
laughter
Noun that denotes the act of laughing.
risa
joke
A comment or funny action that provokes laughter.
broma

Slang Meanings

To laugh mockingly.
They laugh at me as if I were a joke.
Se ríen de mí como si fuera un chiste.
To laugh uncontrollably.
That video made me laugh a lot.
Ese video me hizo reír a mares.