Was crying (es. Lloraba)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
El niño lloraba porque se cayó.
The boy was crying because he fell.
Context: daily life Ella lloraba de felicidad al ver a su amiga.
She was crying with joy upon seeing her friend.
Context: emotions Cuando estaba triste, lloraba mucho.
When she was sad, she cried a lot.
Context: emotions Intermediate (B1-B2)
lloraba en silencio mientras escuchaba la canción triste.
She was crying silently while listening to the sad song.
Context: music/emotions Cuando él lloraba, todos en la reunión se sintieron incómodos.
When he was crying, everyone at the meeting felt uncomfortable.
Context: society La niña lloraba porque no quería ir a la escuela.
The girl was crying because she didn't want to go to school.
Context: education Advanced (C1-C2)
Ella lloraba desconsoladamente, como si su corazón estuviera desgarrado por el dolor.
She was crying inconsolably, as if her heart were torn by pain.
Context: literature/emotions Mientras lloraba, reflexionaba sobre las decisiones que la llevaron a esta situación tan complicada.
While she was crying, she reflected on the decisions that led her to this complicated situation.
Context: personal reflection En la escena de la película, el protagonista lloraba, capturando la esencia de la pérdida y la tristeza humana.
In the scene of the movie, the protagonist was crying, capturing the essence of human loss and sadness.
Context: cinema/culture Synonyms
- quejido
- berrinches
- lamente
- sollozaba