rir
to laugh
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈʁiɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Rir' is an irregular verb that learners often confuse because its present-tense forms ('rio', 'ri') are very short. 'Rir-se de' means to laugh at (mockingly), while 'rir com' means to laugh together with. The proverb 'Rir é o melhor remédio' is universally known in Portuguese culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Adoro ouvir-te rir.
I love hearing you laugh.
Rimos tanto que nos doía a barriga.
We laughed so much our stomachs hurt.
Rir é o melhor remédio.
Laughing is the best medicine.