derramar

Senses

1. 1.

   to spill

   to cause liquid to flow out of a container accidentally or intentionally

2. 2.

   to shed

   to let fall or flow (tears, blood)

3. 3.

   to pour out

   to express emotions or feelings abundantly

Examples

• "Cuidado para não derramar o café na mesa."

  Be careful not to spill the coffee on the table.

• "Ela derramou lágrimas ao receber a notícia."

  She shed tears upon receiving the news.

• "O menino derramou suco na camisa nova."

  The boy spilled juice on his new shirt.

Usage

Common in everyday contexts for accidental spills. The expression "derramar lágrimas" (shed tears) is formal/literary; "chorar" is more common in speech. Often used reflexively as "derramar-se" meaning to overflow with emotion or to spread out.