lol
/lol/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lol" can be expressed in Spanish as lol. If unsure, use lol. Wiktionary also lists reva.
Meaning: expression of laughter (intj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| lol | /lol/ (from spelling rules) |
| reva | /ˈreba/ |
The term is used as an expression of laughter.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /lol/.
When do people say it?
In informal Spanish contexts, other expressions of laughter are common: Jajaja is the equivalent of "hahaha", while Jejeje indicates a softer, quieter laugh. For a playful expression, you can use Jijiji. In online conversations, the emoticon XD is also used to represent a big, open-mouthed laugh.
Did you know?
- In some parts of Latin America, users may use 'asdfghjkl' as a way to express laughter or overwhelming emotion, which is a 'keyboard smash' similar to English usage.
- In some Latin American countries, jajaja is occasionally written as jsjsjs to represent a more suppressed or 'sneaky' giggle.
- While lol is understood globally, using it in a Spanish sentence can sometimes be seen as 'Spanglish' and may be viewed as pretentious or overly Americanized depending on the social circle.
Examples in context
- "LOL" es una palabra del diccionario."LOL" is a word in the dictionary.Tatoeba #10303879 by DJ_Saidez, translation #9189887 by DJ_Saidez
- Ayer, en la reunión del trabajo, el jefe hizo un chiste malísimo. Todos dijimos "ja, ja" para no ofenderlo.Yesterday, at the work meeting, the boss made a terrible joke. We all said "ha, ha" to avoid offending him.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are texting about a funny video.
- SofíaMira este video, es muy gracioso.Look at this video, it is very funny.
- DanielLol, el gato se asustó mucho.Lol, the cat got very scared.
- SofíaSí, me he reído mucho con él.Yes, I laughed a lot with it.
- DanielEs el mejor video del día.It is the best video of the day.
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.
