Lágrima (en. Tear)

/ˈlaɡɾima/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A liquid secretion that comes from the eyes, usually in response to emotions or irritations.

She could not hold back the tears upon hearing the news.

Ella no pudo contener las lágrimas al escuchar la noticia.

A small drop of liquid that forms on the surface of something, like sweat.

A tear of water fell on the leaf.

Una lágrima de agua cayó sobre la hoja.

A sign of sadness or emotional pain.

The tears in his eyes reflected his suffering.

Las lágrimas en sus ojos reflejaban su sufrimiento.

From Latin 'lacrima', which means 'tear'.

to shed tears

To express sadness or pain.

dar lágrimas

to wash with tears

To cry excessively.

enjuagar con lágrimas

land of tears

A place where there is much suffering or crying.

pueblo de lágrimas

surprise

Unexpected emotional reaction that can cause tears.

sorpresa

sadness

Emotional state that is often accompanied by tears.

tristeza

crocodile tears

Saying that someone cries crocodile tears indicates they are not sincere.

Decir que alguien llora lágrimas de cocodrilo indica que no es sincero.

tears of joy

When he heard the good news, he couldn't help the tears of joy.

Cuando escuchó la buena noticia, no pudo evitar las lágrimas de felicidad.