jajaja
texting, everyday
In Mexican Spanish texting, "LOL" is usually written as jajaja or the shorter jaja. The letter j is pronounced like an English h, so it sounds like "ha ha ha". It is also called LOL.
Meaning: text for laughing (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| jajaja | texting, everyday |
| LOL | casual |
| jaja | short |
People repeat or shorten it depending on how funny something is: jaja for a small laugh and jajajajaja for a big one. Jeje is a softer, more shy laugh.
Which one should you use?
The English "LOL" is also understood among young Mexicans and used online. Another common reaction is me muero de risa, which means "I am dying of laughter".
What mistakes should you avoid?
Writing haha in a Spanish message works but looks like English. The Spanish h is silent, so jaja is the natural spelling.
Did you know?
- Because the Spanish j sounds like an English h, the written laugh jaja is a direct match for "haha".
Examples in context
- Jajaja, qué chistoso.Haha, how funny.
- Jeje, tienes razón.Hehe, you are right.
- Me muero de risa con ese video.I am dying of laughter at that video.
Example conversation
Abril chats with her friend Paulina about a video on their phones in Mexico City.
- AbrilMira este video del perro.Look at this video of the dog.
- PaulinaJajaja, está genial.Haha, it is great.
- AbrilMe muero de risa.I am dying of laughter.
