chuckle
BrE /ˈtʃʌkəl/ AmE /ˈtʃʌkəl/
verb / noun en → es
to laugh quietly, often because something is funny or amusing
reírse suavemente, reir con la boca cerrada
- chuckle to oneself
Collocations chuckle at a joke · chuckle quietly
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He chuckled to himself as he read the funny email.
Se rió suavemente mientras leía el correo electrónico divertido.
to laugh quietly, often because something is funny or amusing (noun form)
risita suave, risa contenida
Collocations give a chuckle
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She gave a little chuckle when she saw the funny picture.
Ella dio una risita cuando vio la foto divertida.