How to Say "is crying" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “is crying” is “llora” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El bebé llora mucho cuando tiene hambre.
The baby cries a lot when he is hungry.
Ella llora porque la película es muy triste.
She is crying because the movie is very sad.
¿Usted llora por las noticias?
Are you (formal) crying because of the news?
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.
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).
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