llores
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📝 In Action
No llores, mi amor. Todo va a estar bien.
A1Don't cry, my love. Everything is going to be fine.
Mi madre no quiere que llores por cosas pequeñas.
A2My mother doesn't want you to cry over small things.
Espero que llores de alegría, no de tristeza.
B1I hope you cry from happiness, not sadness.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Llores' in Commands
When you tell someone (tú) not to do something, you use the special verb form 'llores.' If you want to tell them to cry, you use the simpler form 'llora' (Llora si lo necesitas, Cry if you need it).
The Subjunctive Mood
You use 'llores' when the sentence involves two people and expresses doubt, emotion, or desire. The first part of the sentence (like 'I hope' or 'I want') triggers this special form: 'Espero que llores'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Subjunctive vs. Indicative
Mistake: "No quiero que lloras."
Correction: No quiero que llores. (Spanish requires the special 'llores' form after expressing a wish or desire, whereas English uses the simple verb.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Remembering the Negative Command
The negative command ('No llores') is the same form as the 'tú' version of the Present Subjunctive. If you know the subjunctive, you automatically know how to tell someone not to do something.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: llores
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'llores' as a negative command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'llores' the same as 'lloras'?
No. While they are both for the 'tú' form, 'lloras' is used for facts (You cry often: 'Tú lloras a menudo'). 'Llores' is used for commands (Don't cry: 'No llores') or for wishes and doubts (I hope you cry: 'Espero que llores').
Can 'llores' be used to talk about the past?
No, 'llores' is a present tense form (either present subjunctive or present imperative). If you wanted to talk about the past, you would use a form like 'lloraras' (the imperfect subjunctive).