Riéndose (en. Laughing)
/ˈrjen.dose/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
action of producing a sound that expresses fun or joy.
They are laughing at a very funny joke.
Están riéndose de un chiste muy gracioso.
expression of joy that may be accompanied by body movements.
She can't stop laughing after hearing the story.
Ella no puede parar de riéndose después de escuchar la historia.
reacting to something funny or amusing that is considered humorous.
We were all laughing during the movie.
Todos nos estábamos riéndonos durante la película.
Etymology
It derives from the verb 'to laugh', which comes from the Latin 'ridere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
laughing out loud
laughing very loudly and in a noisy manner.
reírse a carcajadas
laughing in someone's face
mocking or making fun of someone directly.
riéndose en la cara de alguien
not stopping laughing
not being able to stop laughing, usually because of something very funny.
no parar de río
Related Words
laughter
sound produced when laughing.
risa
joy
feeling of happiness that can provoke laughter.
alegría
humor
ability to see the comedic side of a situation.
humor
Slang Meanings
cracking up
It was so funny that I cracked up.
Estaba tan divertido que me partí de risa.
dying of laughter
That joke made me die of laughter.
Esa broma me hizo morirme de risa.