lol
/lol/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'lol' is expressed 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 English acronym lol is widely used and understood in Spanish-speaking digital contexts, especially among younger generations, to express laughter.
Which one should you use?
reva is a slang term used in certain online communities to represent laughter, often used as a reversal or stylized version of common laughter terms.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For other informal ways to express laughter, you might see Jajaja, jejeje or jijiji. reva is specifically categorized as slang.
How do you pronounce it?
/lol/
When do people say it?
Spanish speakers have several ways to express laughter digitally: Jajaja is a popular equivalent to 'hahaha' or 'lol', jejeje is an informal alternative and jijiji is used for a playful and mischievous tone.
Did you know?
- If you see someone typing jsjsjs instead of jajaja, they are using a common keyboard smash technique where the 's' key is hit rapidly to simulate a chaotic or breathless laugh.
- In Spanish-speaking social media, much like the English 'lol', the acronym xd is frequently used as a standalone reaction to indicate a laugh or an awkward situation.
- Among some youth in Spain and Latin America, the English 'lol' is used not just to laugh but as a punctuation mark to soften the tone of a potentially harsh sentence.
Examples in context
- "LOL" es una palabra del diccionario."LOL" is a word in the dictionary.This example shows the use of lol in a sentence.Tatoeba #10303879 by DJ_Saidez, translation #9189887 by DJ_Saidez
- Me muero de la risa, lol.I am dying of laughter, lol.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are texting about a funny mistake.
- ElenaMira lo que hizo el gato, lol.Look what the cat did, lol.
- AlejandroEs divertidísimo, me encanta.It's hilarious, I love it.
- ElenaLo grabé justo a tiempo.I recorded it just in time.
- AlejandroLol, envíamelo ahora mismo.Lol, send it to me right now.
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.
