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    Reía (en. Laughed)

    /ˈreja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To laugh in the form of a particular sound, which can be uncontrollable or spontaneous.
    When he heard the joke, he couldn't stop laughing.
    Cuando escuchó el chiste, reía sin parar.
    To express joy or amusement through laughter.
    At the party, everyone laughed and enjoyed the music.
    En la fiesta, todos reían y disfrutaban de la música.
    To feel joy or satisfaction in a subjective manner.
    He laughed because he felt so happy to see his friends.
    Reía por lo feliz que se sentía al ver a sus amigos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ridere', which means to laugh.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    laugh out loud
    To laugh in a very loud and open manner.
    reír a carcajadas
    to be unfunny
    To not be funny or not provoke laughter.
    no tener gracia
    laugh in someone's face
    To laugh at someone in a mocking or contemptuous way.
    reírse en la cara

    Related Words

    laughter
    Sonorous expression of joy or amusement.
    risa
    cheerful
    One who tends to laugh or has a cheerful expression.
    risueño

    Slang Meanings

    To laugh in an exaggerated way.
    In the joke fight, everyone laughed until their stomach hurt.
    En la pelea de chistes, todos se reían hasta que les dolía el estómago.
    To laugh at something that makes no sense.
    That joke was so bad that it only made me laugh at the absurdity.
    Ese chiste era tan malo que solo podía hacerme reír de lo absurdo.