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A gargalhada
Onomatopoeic in origin. Soltar or dar uma gargalhada is to let out a big laugh. Às gargalhadas means helplessly laughing. Quieter laughter is o riso, and a smile is o sorriso.
Examples in context
Soltou uma gargalhada enorme.
He let out a huge burst of laughter.
Ouviam-se gargalhadas na sala ao lado.
You could hear bursts of laughter in the next room.
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