VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

reír(se) (i,i)

to laugh

First introduced in Chapter 7chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use reír(se) (i,i) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see reír(se) (i,i) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Me gusta reír(se) (i,i) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to laugh even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes reír(se) (i,i) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who laugh loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
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FAQ

What does reír(se) (i,i) mean in Spanish?
to laugh (introduced in Chapter 7 in Chapurra).
How do you use reír(se) (i,i) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is reír(se) (i,i) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 7. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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