Spanish Conversation · Level 109
60 words
Spanish word
llorón
Pronunciation
IPA/ʝoˈɾon/
Meaning
- adjectivecrybaby
Example
No seas llorón, todo saldrá bien.
Don't be a crybaby, everything will be fine.
More examples
Mi primo es muy llorón cuando se cae.
My cousin is very much a crybaby when he falls.
Core concept
A person who becomes tearful in emotional situations.
Common phrases
ser llorón
be a crybaby
niño llorón
crybaby child
Similar words
lloroso: Showing actual tears or watery eyes, giving a visibly tearful expression.
sensible: Sensitive to emotions and easily affected by others' feelings or events.
Definition in Spanish
Se aplica a personas propensas a emocionarse hasta llorar, usado tanto en tono crítico como cariñoso.
Word origin
It derives from the verb llorar 'to cry' plus the suffix -ón, which marks a characteristic tendency and forms an adjective for someone prone to that action.
Usage tips
- It appears in casual speech and can be teasing or affectionate, so it is unsuitable in formal or polite contexts.