Llora (en. Cry)

ʎoˈɾa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express one's pain or suffering through tears.

The child cries when he feels sad.

El niño llora cuando se siente triste.

To cry out of joy or emotion.

She cries with happiness upon seeing her family.

Ella llora de felicidad al ver a su familia.

To lament or complain emotionally.

He cries for the loss of his pet.

Él llora por la pérdida de su mascota.

From Latin 'flēre', which means 'to cry'.

cry and it will pass

Expression suggesting that pain or sadness will lessen over time.

llora que se te pasará

there's no use crying over spilled milk

It makes no sense to lament what can no longer be changed.

no hay que llorar sobre la leche derramada

cry and laugh

It refers to the duality of emotions.

llora y ríe

weeping

The act of crying or manifestation of pain through tears.

llanto

tear

Each of the drops of liquid that fall from the eyes when crying.

lágrima

pain

Physical or emotional sensation or suffering that can cause crying.

dolor

Exaggerated or melodramatic crying.

Stop crying like a baby, it’s not that serious.

Deja de llorar como un bebé, ya no es para tanto.

Constant complaining.

Don’t make me cry, I’m already tired of your complaints.

No me hagas llorar, que ya estoy cansado de tus quejas.