laughter

S2 W2

BrE /ˈlæf.ət/ AmE /ˈlæf.ərt/

noun en → es

1 NOISE [uncountable] A2

the sound made when someone laughs

risa, carcajada

  • laughter at something

Collocations burst into laughter · laughter in the room

  • The audience burst into laughter.

    El público estalló en carcajadas.

2 FEELING [uncountable] B1

the feeling of being amused or happy that causes someone to laugh

alegría, diversión

  • laughter at something

Collocations share laughter with somebody · laughter in the air

  • There was laughter and joy everywhere.

    Había alegría y risas por todas partes.