Spanish Conversation · Level 158
29 words
Spanish word
lágrima
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlaɣɾima/
Meaning
- feminine nountear
Example
¿Por qué tienes una lágrima en la mejilla?
Why is there a tear on your cheek?
More examples
Se le escapó una lágrima de emoción durante el discurso.
A tear of emotion escaped them during the speech.
Core concept
Single drop of liquid from the eye on the cheek.
Common phrases
una lágrima en la mejilla
a tear on the cheek
lágrima de emoción
tear of emotion
soltar una lágrima
shed a tear
Similar words
llanto: An episode of crying that expresses sorrow or strong emotion over a period.
lagrimeo: A continuous outflow of tears that makes the eyes water steadily.
gota: A small drop of liquid that gathers on a surface and detaches to fall.
Definition in Spanish
Gota de líquido producida por el ojo, asociada a la emoción, al dolor o a la irritación ocular.
Word origin
From Latin lacrima 'tear', inherited into Spanish through the Romance languages.
Usage tips
- Lágrima names an individual tear, while the act of crying is expressed with llorar and multiple tears use the plural lágrimas.