reír

reír(
rreh
-
eerr
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to laugh
Mi novio se echó a reír cuando le conté lo que me pasó.My boyfriend started laughing when I told him what happened to me.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
2. (to gratify)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. to indulge
Mamá siempre le ríe con helado cuando se pone a llorar.Mom always indulges him with ice cream when he begins to cry.
reírse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to laugh
Nos lo pasamos muy bien y nos reímos como locos.We had a great time and we laughed like crazy.
a. to laugh at
No se rían de él; es mi hermano.Don't laugh at him; he's my brother.
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