Carcajadas translates to "guffaws" or "loud laughs." It's a more expressive and less common word than simply "risas" (laughs).
In the lyrics, the phrase "tres carcajadas" (three guffaws) evokes a vivid image of unrestrained joy and happiness, suggesting a moment of pure, uninhibited delight shared between lovers. This makes it a memorable and engaging word.
Alexander Acha's "Piccolo Grande Amore (Mi Pequeño Gran Amor)" is a beautiful exploration of first love and the confusing, overwhelming feelings that come with it. He sings about a girl he recognizes "aun en medio del gentío" [even in the middle of the crowd], a connection so strong it feels almost fated. He remembers the simple, pure moments of summer nights, the sea, and games, mixed with a "miedo y deseo de perder la llama" [fear and desire to lose the flame] – that push and pull of wanting to hold onto something precious while also being swept away by it.
He declares his love repeatedly, "te amo lo juro te amo te juro te amo de veras" [I love you, I swear I love you, I swear I truly love you], but her reaction is quiet, just looking at him "con fechas" [with dates] and not speaking. He admits, "yo que no comprendía nada" [I who understood nothing], because it was his "primera" [first] love. It's a sweet, honest look at how intense and confusing those early romantic experiences can be, where every feeling is amplified and every silence holds a thousand meanings.