🇬🇧🇪🇸 laugh - risa : English Lesson

Meaning of "laugh" ("risa"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A laugh is the happy sound or noise you make when something is funny or makes you feel silly and joyful. It can be a giggle, a chuckle, or a big loud “HA HA HA!” When you share a laugh with someone, it usually means you are having fun together and feeling good.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My brother’s laugh sounds like a squeaky door that really, really needs oil.

The teacher tried to be serious, but one tiny snort-laugh flew out of her nose and all the kids lost control.

His laugh was so long that he had to stop and breathe halfway through it like it was a marathon.

His evil villain laugh was ruined when he hiccupped in the middle and turned it into a squeak.

Scientists say one good laugh can relax your body for up to 45 minutes—so basically it’s like doing exercise without moving.

A boy and a small dog play with a red hat. The dog puts the hat on the boy's head. The hat drops and a loud laugh comes out. The girl hears a laugh and has a laugh and runs in. The mother sees and gives a laugh. All sit, have a warm laugh, and smile.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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