llora
“llora” means “cries” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
cries, is crying
Also: you cry
📝 In Action
El bebé llora mucho cuando tiene hambre.
A1The baby cries a lot when he is hungry.
Ella llora porque la película es muy triste.
A1She is crying because the movie is very sad.
¿Usted llora por las noticias?
A2Are you (formal) crying because of the news?
Cry!
📝 In Action
¡No te guardes el dolor, llora, desahógate!
B1Don't keep the pain inside, cry, vent!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: llora
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'llora' to mean 'he is crying'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *plōrāre*, which meant 'to weep loudly' or 'to wail.' The initial 'p' was lost over time, and the 'l' merged with the following vowel sound to create the Spanish 'll'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'llora' the same as 'lloras'?
No. 'Llora' means 'he/she/it cries' or 'you (formal) cry.' 'Lloras' means 'you (informal/tú) cry.' They are used with different subjects.
Can 'llora' be used as a command?
Yes! When speaking to a close friend, the informal command form is '¡Llora!' (Cry!). This is the same form as the third-person present tense.