Llanto (en. Crying)
/ˈʝanto/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of weeping.
The crying of a child can be very loud.
El llanto de un niño puede ser muy estruendoso.
Sound produced while crying.
The woman's crying could be heard throughout the house.
El llanto de la mujer se escuchaba en toda la casa.
Manifestation of sorrow or sadness.
Her crying reflected the deep sadness she felt.
Su llanto reflejaba la profunda tristeza que sentía.
Etymology
From Latin 'planctus', which means crying or lament.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give a cry
To express sadness publicly or notably.
dar llanto
inconsolable crying
Very loud crying that reflects deep sadness.
llanto desconsolado
cry of joy
Expression of happiness through tears.
llanto de alegría
Related Words
to cry
Action of shedding tears due to emotion or pain.
llorar
sadness
Emotional state that implies pain or sorrow.
tristeza
lament
Expression of pain or complaint.
lamento
Slang Meanings
Inconsolable crying.
That situation kept me in a cry that I couldn't stop.
Esa situación me tuvo en un llanto que no podía parar.
Weeping spot.
The crying can sometimes turn into a crying spot if not controlled.
El llanto a veces puede convertirse en un lloradero si no se controla.