Reírme (en. Laughing)

/reˈiɾ.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To produce a pleasant and characteristic sound as an expression of joy or fun.
I enjoy laughing with my friends when we are together.
Me gusta reírme con mis amigos cuando estamos juntos.
To experience a feeling of fun or joy that provokes laughter.
The joke was so good that I couldn't help but laugh.
El chiste fue tan bueno que no pude evitar reírme.
To show the action of laughing in the first person, referring to oneself.
Sometimes I'm surprised at how much I can laugh at simple things.
A veces me sorprende lo mucho que puedo reírme de cosas simples.

Etymology

From the verb laugh, from Latin 'ridere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

laugh to avoid crying
To find humor in a sad or complicated situation.
reírse por no llorar
laugh out loud
To laugh very loudly and boisterously.
reírse a carcajadas
laugh at pain
To take an adverse situation with humor.
reírse del dolor

Related Words

laughter
Sonorous expression of joy.
risa
cheerful
A person who smiles or laughs easily.
risueño
guffaw
Loud and cheerful laughter.
risotada

Slang Meanings

To laugh exaggeratedly.
That movie was so funny that I couldn't stop laughing like crazy.
Esa película fue tan graciosa que no podía dejar de reírme como loco.
To laugh at someone’s expense.
You shouldn't laugh at him; that's in bad taste.
No deberías reírte de él, eso es de mal gusto.
To laugh in uncomfortable situations.
Sometimes, at family gatherings, I can only laugh to avoid feeling uncomfortable.
A veces, en las reuniones familiares, solo puedo reírme para no sentirme incómodo.