me meo de la risa
/me meo de la ɾisa/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for 'lmao' is me meo de la risa.
This phrase is used to express extreme amusement, similar to how 'lmao' is used in English text-based communication.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me meo de la risa literally translates to 'I pee myself from the laughter'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
me meo de la risa is highly informal and should be avoided in professional or polite settings.
How do you pronounce it?
/me meo de la ɾisa/
Did you know?
- In text-based Spanish, you will often see 'jajaja' used instead of 'lmao', as the letter 'j' produces the aspirated sound that mimics laughter.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people use the phrase me parto de risa, which means 'I am splitting myself from laughter'.
- The word risa is a close relative of the English word 'ridiculous', as both stem from the idea of laughter and mockery.
Examples in context
- El chiste que contaste fue muy gracioso. ¡Me río a carcajadas!The joke you told was really funny. I'm laughing out loud!
- Ese meme que compartiste es genial. ¡Me cago de risa!That meme you shared is hilarious. I'm laughing my ass off!
- No puedo más, me meo de la risa.I can't take it anymore, I'm dying laughing.
- Mira este video, me meo de la risa.Look at this video, I'm laughing so hard.
- Tu chiste es tan bueno que me meo de la risa.Your joke is so good that I'm cracking up.
Example conversation
Two friends are texting each other about a funny video.
- Elena¿Viste lo que pasó en la fiesta?Did you see what happened at the party?
- JavierSí, me meo de la risa con ese video.Yes, I'm dying laughing at that video.
- Elena¡Es verdad! Javier es un desastre.It's true! Javier is a disaster.
- JavierEs muy gracioso, me meo de la risa.He is very funny, I'm cracking up.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
