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risa

laughter

noun RREE-sah Rare

Origin: From Latin 'risus' (laughter).

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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