What is the Spanish word for "laugh"?

Learn how to say "laugh" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

laugh

Spanish

risa

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "laugh"

reír

Examples of how to use "laugh" in Spanish

English
His deep laugh filled the entire room.
Spanish
Su risa profunda llenó toda la habitación.
English
Her laugh filled the quiet room.
Spanish
La risa de ella llenó la habitación silenciosa.
English
That laugh always makes me smile.
Spanish
Esa risa siempre me hace sonreír.
English
I recognized his laugh instantly.
Spanish
Reconocí su risa al instante.
English
The joke got a big laugh.
Spanish
El chiste provocó una gran carcajada.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "laugh" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
His deep laugh filled the entire room.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "laugh"? | Habladoo