lágrima

LAH-gree-mahˈlaɣɾima

“lágrima” means “tear” in Spanish (a drop of salty liquid from the eye).

tear

Also: drop

General

Secó una lágrima de su mejilla.

He wiped a tear from her cheek.

Lloró lágrimas de alegría cuando recibió la noticia.

She cried tears of joy when she received the news.

Al vino se le forman lágrimas en la copa.

The wine forms 'tears' (legs) on the glass.

Question 1 of 3

Which of these means 'to cry fake tears'?

👥 Word Family▼

lagrimear(to tear up / to water (eyes)) — Verb

lagrimoso(teary / tearful) — Adjective

lagrimal(tear duct) — Noun

lagrimón(a big tear) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

páginavíctima

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'lacrima', which has the same meaning. It is related to the Greek word 'dakry'.

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: lachrymosePortuguese: lágrimaFrench: larme

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What is the difference between 'lágrima' and 'llanto'?

'Lágrima' refers to the physical drop of liquid from your eye. 'Llanto' refers to the act or sound of crying.

Can 'lágrima' be used for things other than eyes?

Yes! It is often used to describe the drops of wine that run down the inside of a glass, or a very tiny amount of any liquid.

Is 'lágrima' common in poetry?

Very. It's a key word in Spanish romantic poetry and songs (boleros) to express sadness or deep emotion.