riámonos

Riámonos is the first-person plural imperative form of the pronominal verb reírse in Spanish, meaning “let us laugh” or “let’s laugh.” It is used to invite a group to join in laughter and can function as a playful or communal exhortation.

Etymology and form: The construction comes from reír plus the reflexive pronoun se, with an acute accent on the á to indicate stress: riámonos. It is pronounced roughly as /riˈa.mo.nos/.

Usage: The phrase appears in everyday speech, humor, and media as a lighthearted invitation to share laughter or to defuse tension. It can stand alone as an exhortation, appear in dialogue, or be used in captions and titles to signal a humorous tone.

Notes: Riámonos is distinct from other forms of reír, such as the simple present reímos (we laugh) which does not carry the imperative sense. The form exemplifies how reflexive verbs can be used to create inclusive, group-oriented expressions in Spanish.