I 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

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