Lágrima (en. Tear)
/ˈlaɡɾima/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Secretion that appears in the eye as a result of emotion or irritation.
A tear rolled down her cheek as she remembered the moment.
Una lágrima rodó por su mejilla al recordar el momento.
Each of the small drops of water that appear in this secretion.
Tears are a natural response to pain.
Las lágrimas son una respuesta natural ante el dolor.
Symbol of sadness or intense emotion.
In his speech, he couldn't help the tears of emotion.
En su discurso, no pudo evitar las lágrimas de emoción.
Etymology
From Latin 'lacrima', which means tear or tear.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Crocodile tears
An expression used to refer to false or feigned crying.
Lágrimas de cocodrilo
To shed tears
To express sadness or pain visibly.
Derramar lágrimas
To be in tears
To be very sad or wanting to cry.
Estar entre lágrimas
Related Words
crying
Expression of pain or sadness through crying.
llanto
emotion
A strong mood that can provoke tears.
emocion
sadness
Feeling of sorrow that can lead to crying.
tristeza
Slang Meanings
Happy tear
Upon seeing her son graduate, she shed tears of joy.
Al ver a su hijo graduarse, le salieron lágrimas de felicidad.
Tear of laughter
That movie is so funny that it made me cry with laughter.
Esa película es tan graciosa que me hizo llorar de risa.