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noun

la risata

laugh

Suono e gesto che una persona fa quando prova qualcosa di molto divertente o buffo.

Definition & meaning

Risata means a laugh or burst of laughter: the sound or act of laughing, often in response to something funny.

It can also refer to laughter as a shared activity or reaction.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Feminine noun: la risata; plural: le risate.
  • Derived from the verb ridere , meaning “to laugh.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms:
    • riso — “laughter” in general; more literary or abstract than risata.
    • risatina — a little laugh or giggle.
    • sghignazzo — a snigger or mocking laugh.
  • Antonym:
    • pianto — “crying,” often contrasted with laughter.

Common phrases & collocations

  • farsi una risata — to have a laugh.
  • scoppiare in una risata — to burst out laughing.
  • una risata fragorosa — a loud, hearty laugh.

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Examples

La risata del bambino è molto dolce.noun

The child's laugh is very sweet.

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