Lágrimas (en. Tears)

/ˈla.ɣɾi.mas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A liquid secretion produced by the tear glands.
Tears rolled down her face as she remembered sad moments.
Las lágrimas caían por su rostro mientras recordaba momentos tristes.
An expression of pain or sorrow.
Tears are a way to show that we are hurt.
Las lágrimas son una forma de mostrar que estamos heridos.
Sometimes, tears can be a sign of happiness.
I cry with happiness and my tears are of joy.
Lloro de felicidad y mis lágrimas son de alegría.

Etymology

From Latin 'lacrima', which means tear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to shed tears
To express sadness or displeasure.
dar lágrimas
tears of joy
An expression of joy manifested through crying.
lágrimas de alegría
to wipe away tears
To dry or clean tears.
enjuagar las lágrimas

Related Words

tear duct
Related to the glands that produce tears.
lagrimal
to cry
To express emotions through tears.
llorar
to sob
To cry convulsively.
sollozar

Slang Meanings

Crocodile tears
To use the expression 'crocodile tears' to refer to fake crying.
Utilizar la expresión 'lágrimas de cocodrilo' para referirse a llanto falso.
Tears of happiness
When she won the award, she shed tears of happiness.
Cuando ganó el premio, derramó lágrimas de felicidad.