lol
/lol/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'lol' can be expressed in Spanish using lol or reva.
Meaning: expression of laughter (intj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| lol | /lol/ (from spelling rules) |
| reva | /ˈreba/ |
The English acronym 'lol' (laugh out loud) is widely used and understood within Spanish-speaking digital contexts. The term reva is a slang variation used in certain online communities, often functioning as a reversal or stylized way to express laughter.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
reva is a slang term used in specific online communities.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people commonly use jajajajaja or jejejeje. In Argentina, an alternative commonly used for laughter is jjj.
How do you pronounce it?
/lol/
When do people say it?
In informal online settings, Jajaja is a common way to represent laughter. A variation that uses hyphens between repetitions is Ja-ja-ja. For a softer, playful or cute way to imitate laughter, you can use Jijiji (hee-hee).
Did you know?
- In some digital communities, reva is a result of 'vesre', a linguistic habit in Argentina and Uruguay where syllables are reversed to create slang.
- If you type 'hahaha' in a Spanish chat, people may not realize you are laughing because that spelling implies a much harsher, guttural sound than the intended 'jajaja'.
- Spanish users sometimes use jejeje to represent a more reserved or ironic laugh, which can be interpreted as a smirk rather than a full laugh out loud.
Examples in context
- "LOL" es una palabra del diccionario."LOL" is a word in the dictionary.This sentence illustrates how to use the word lol in a basic sentence.Tatoeba #10303879 by DJ_Saidez, translation #9189887 by DJ_Saidez
- ¡Ese chiste estuvo buenísimo! JajajaThat joke was amazing! Lol
- La serie que me recomendaste es muy divertida, jejejeThe series you recommended to me is very entertaining, lol
- ¡Qué foto tan adorable! JijijiWhat an adorable picture! Hee-hee
- Me hiciste reír mucho con ese chiste, ja-ja-jaYou made me laugh a lot with that joke, hah-hah-hah
- Lo que dijiste tiene mucha gracia, jajajajaWhat you said is very funny, hahahahaha
- ¡No puedo parar de reír con tu chiste, jajajajaja!I can't stop laughing at your joke, hahahahaha!
- Me muero de la risa, lol.I am dying of laughter, lol.
- Ese video es muy gracioso, lol.That video is very funny, lol.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are texting about a funny video.
- DanielMira este video, es buenísimo.Look at this video, it's great.
- ElenaLol, el perro es muy tonto.Lol, the dog is very silly.
- DanielMe muero de risa.I'm dying of laughter.
- ElenaYo también, lol.Me too, lol.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lol” translations and entries reva, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
