laughter

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laughter(
lahf
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tuhr
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la risa
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
The witness says that she heard distant laughter.La testigo afirma que oyó una risa distante.
b. las risas
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
He thought that he was alone, but then heard laughter upstairs.Pensó que estaba solo, pero entonces escuchó risas en el piso de arriba.
c. las carcajadas
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
The comedian enjoyed the laughter of the audience.El cómico disfrutó de las carcajadas del público.
d. las risotadas
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
She exploded in laughter when she saw the price of the dress.Explotó en risotadas cuando vio el precio del vestido.
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