How to Say "don't cry" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “don't cry” is “llores” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No llores, mi amor. Todo va a estar bien.
Don't cry, my love. Everything is going to be fine.
Mi madre no quiere que llores por cosas pequeñas.
My mother doesn't want you to cry over small things.
Espero que llores de alegría, no de tristeza.
I hope you cry from happiness, not sadness.
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'.
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.)
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