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Brad B.

asked • 05/16/18

Why do Spanish-speaking people use "jajaja" instead of "hahaha"?

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Juliette N. answered • 05/16/18

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Hello Brad,

"J" in the Spanish language has an "h" sound. So, "hahahaa" would be written as "jajaja" to reflect that pronunciation sound.

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Elizabeth N. answered • 05/16/18

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I agree with Juliette, and I have also heard, "jeje" rather than "jaja"

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