llora
/YOH-rah/
cries
This simple illustration shows a character who "llora" (cries).
llora(Verb (Conjugated Form))
cries
?He/she/it cries
,is crying
?He/she/it is crying right now
you cry
?Formal 'usted' present tense
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
The Dual Role of 'Llora'
'Llora' is used for two purposes: 1) To state that 'he,' 'she,' or 'it' is crying (Present Tense), and 2) To give an informal command to 'you' (singular, 'tú'): '¡Llora!' (Cry!).
Regular -AR Verb
This verb follows the most common pattern for Spanish verbs, making its conjugations predictable once you know the basic endings.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'llora' and 'lloras'
Mistake: "Using 'llora' when talking directly to a friend ('tú')."
Correction: Remember: 'llora' is for he/she/it or formal 'usted'. If you are talking to a friend, you must say 'tú lloras' (you cry).
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing the Action Right Now
To emphasize that the crying is happening right now, you can use the structure 'estar' + '-ando': 'Ella está llorando' (She is crying).
The command form "¡llora!" translates to "Cry!" (informal command).
📝 In Action
¡No te guardes el dolor, llora, desahógate!
B1Don't keep the pain inside, cry, vent!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: llora
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'llora' to mean 'he is crying'?
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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.