Riendo (en. Laughing)

/'riendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of expressing joy through the production of sounds and gestures.
He was laughing at his friend's jokes.
Estaba riendo de las chistes de su amigo.
To express fun or satisfaction audibly.
The children were laughing in the park.
Los niños estaban riendo en el parque.
To laugh at something; to consider it funny.
She was laughing after watching the comedy movie.
Ella estaba riendo después de ver la película cómica.

Etymology

From Latin 'ridere', which means to laugh.

Common Phrases and Expressions

laughing out loud
Laughing in a very intense and joyful manner.
riendo a carcajadas
can't stop laughing
Being constantly laughing, without stopping.
no parar de reír
laugh instead of crying
Laughing in difficult situations as a defense mechanism.
reírse por no llorar

Related Words

laugh
The action of expressing joy.
reír
laughter
A sound produced when laughing.
risa
fun
That provokes laughter or fun.
divertido

Slang Meanings

Laughing uproariously
I was laughing uproariously throughout the whole party.
Estaba riendo a mandíbula batiente durante toda la fiesta.
Cracking up
I cracked up at the video you sent me.
Me partí de risa con el video que me enviaste.