quicklist: 2title: Jajajaja text: Although the h and j are close together on your keyboard (we know you're looking), jajaja is definitely not a typo. It basically means the person is laughing in Spanish. BUT, don't be mistaken and read it out loud as yayaya, make sure you have strong j's. The best way to laugh.
Já já Posted by Rachel on Jan 13, 2010 in Learning
In keeping up with our New Year review of some basic phrases, I'd like to reiterate a nice little expression: já já. Já means already or soon. When you use it twice, it emphasizes the speed of the action your referring to.
Etymology 2. Borrowed from Spanish yaya (“granny”).
hasta mañana in American English
(mɑˈnjɑnɑ ) Spanish. so long; (I'll) see you tomorrow.
interjection Spanish. good; all right.
When someone asks you ¿Cómo estás? If you feel alright, you say estoy bien; you could also say, estoy muy bien, to give more emphasis, which means “very good” or “very well.” You can also add one extra word, gracias, meaning “thanks”, and estoy bien, gracias; it means “I'm fine, thank you.” 2.
Mucho Gusto
Pronounced: Moo-cho Goo-stow. This phrase means “nice to meet you.” It is obviously used when you're meeting someone for the first time.
Translated literally from Spanish to English, hasta luego means “until then.” (Until then is used in English in the exact same way—to say you'll see someone soon.)
'Hasta la vista': Phrase in popular culture
“Hasta la vista”, which literally translates to “until the view”, is a Spanish farewell that means “see you later”, or “goodbye”.
stupid [adjective] foolish; slow at understanding. silly [adjective] foolish; not sensible.
lolo (feminine lola) grandfather.
Lat Am Spain (very informal) joint (very informal) ⧫ reefer (very informal)
In spanish, j is pronounced like the English h, so "jajaja" is the direct analog of the English "hahaha."
quicklist: 2title: Jajajaja text: Although the h and j are close together on your keyboard (we know you're looking), jajaja is definitely not a typo. It basically means the person is laughing in Spanish.
In Brazil, people speaking in Portuguese use the abbreviation "kkk" all the time, which is real jarring if you're American. Don't worry -- "kkk" is their version of LOL. You can also use "rsrs" for the same purpose.
HASTA LA MUERTE (UNTIL DEATH)
(US, humorous, slang) goodbye; see you later.
[Italian] fem. Very Pretty or Very Beautiful.
The True Meaning of Lo Siento. Although the meaning of lo siento is “I'm sorry,” this isn't an exact translation. Literally, lo siento means “I feel it”—which, if you think about it, is a beautiful way of apologizing.
De nada is the most common way to say 'you're welcome' in Spanish. It literally translates to English as 'of nothing'. You'll hear it in both formal and informal contexts, so there's no limitation on where it can be used. Muchas gracias por la ayuda.
1. Bonito/a. In English, this word translates to “beautiful,” “pretty,” or “lovely.” Bonito/a is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries, and it's generally a loving word. ¡Qué bonito eres!