Also means
laugh
Usage Note
Risa is feminine: la risa. It refers to laughter as a sound or sensation. The phrase morirse de risa means 'to die laughing', and dar risa means 'to be funny'. The verb reírse is 'to laugh'. Do not confuse risa with sonrisa (smile), which is the action of smiling rather than laughing.
Examples
"Su risa llenó toda la sala."
Natural Translation
Her laughter filled the whole room.
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