llorar

Senses

1. 1.

   to cry

   to shed tears from the eyes, typically from sadness or pain

2. 2.

   to weep

   to express sorrow or distress vocally and tearfully

3. 3.

   to mourn

   to grieve or lament the loss of someone or something

Examples

• "El niño comenzó a llorar cuando se le cayó su juguete."

  The child began to cry when his toy fell.

• "Lloró durante toda la película."

  She cried throughout the entire movie.

• "Todavía llora la muerte de su abuelo."

  He still mourns the death of his grandfather.

Usage

Common verb used in all registers; often paired with de (llorar de alegría = to cry with joy). Not to be confused with "lloriquear" (to whine/whimper) or "sollozar" (to sob).