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    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.