Lloros (en. Cries)
/ˈʝoɾos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of sadness or pain through crying.
The baby's cries woke up the entire house.
Los lloros del bebé despertaron a toda la casa.
Complaint or claim expressed in an intense manner.
His crying did not stop until he got what he wanted.
Su lloro no se detuvo hasta que recibió lo que quería.
Sound produced while crying.
Cries could be heard in the distance during the night.
Se oían lloros a la distancia durante la noche.
Etymology
From the verb 'llorar', which comes from the Latin 'plorare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tears and laughter
It refers to the mix of sadness and joy in a situation.
lloros y risas
there are no tears that matter
It means that one should not cry or lament over something inevitable.
no hay lloros que valgan
there is no worse crying
Phrase that denotes that the situation is already critical and cannot get worse.
no hay peor llanto
Related Words
cry
To produce tears from emotion, sadness, or pain.
llorar
tear
Liquid secretion that falls from the eye when crying.
lágrima
sadness
Feeling of sorrow or grief.
tristeza
Slang Meanings
Exaggerated crying or whimpering for no apparent reason.
Stop making tears! You're just seeking attention.
¡Deja de hacer lloros! Solo estás buscando atención.
Constant and annoying complaint.
I can't stand his cries; he is always protesting.
No aguanto sus lloros, siempre está protestando.