What does jajaja mean?

Question

I have seen "jajaja" and also "jejeje" in several posts. I can't find a translation. I am guessing its laughing, but hope someone will clarify. Thanks!

Answer 1

Hola! You are exactly right. It's the exact same thing as when English-speakers use "hehehe" or "hahaha."

But, in spanish you don't really pronounce an "h" at the beginning of words (take "hola" for example), so "hahaha" would just sound like you're visiting the doctor for a sore throat - Say "AAAAAAAAAAAA."

However, the "j" in spanish makes the same sound as the english "h," so they just use the j! (Like the words "jugo de manzana" or "Jarritos"!

¿Lo entiendes?

That was probably a longer explanation than you needed, but I hope that helps.

That was an excellent answer! Not only told me what I needed to know, but why. Thank you. - joeblaine, Apr 12, 2012

I love Jarritos!!!! =] - DJ_Huero, Apr 12, 2012

jajaja - rac1, Apr 13, 2012

Answer 2

I have seen three different types: jaja, jeje and jiji. They represent different types of laughs.

thank you. - joeblaine, Apr 12, 2012

Answer 3

jajaja in Spañol equal hahaha in English and as you said it's an abriviation to laughing , you are right , you are welcome.

thank you. - joeblaine, Apr 12, 2012

What does Spañol mean? - kenwilliams, Apr 12, 2012

It s español - kennou45, Apr 12, 2012

Answer 4

Ha, ha, ha!

thank youl - joeblaine, Apr 12, 2012

Answer 5

How is the structure of a sentence in spanish , is it the same as english SVO?