llorando
/ʝoɾando/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for crying is llorando.
llorando is used to describe the action of crying. The most general term for the concept of crying in Spanish is the verb llorar. If you wish to be more formal, you might use the phrase derramar lágrimas, which translates to shedding tears. To specifically describe the act of seeing someone cry, you would use verte llorar.
Meaning: action of the verb cry (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear the slang term llorar como Magdalena, which means to cry like Mary Magdalene.
How does it change in a sentence?
llorando is the gerund of the verb llorar and is used to express continuous actions.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝoɾando/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the verb llorar is used metaphorically to describe the high-pitched, whining sound of a machine or an animal.
- Unlike the English word 'crying', which can be the subject of a sentence, the Spanish llorando cannot function as a noun in this way.
- While English uses 'crying' as a general term, Spanish speakers often switch verbs entirely to distinguish between a quiet sob and a loud wail.
Examples in context
- Tom no está llorando.Tom isn't crying.This sentence is useful for showing the negative form of llorando.Tatoeba #3215019 by marcelostockle, translation #2236956 by CK
- El bebé está llorando.The baby is crying.This sentence is useful for showing a subject performing the action of llorando.Tatoeba #1318221 by hayastan, translation #272360 by CK
- ¿Por qué está llorando?Why are you crying?This sentence is useful for asking a question about the continuous action of llorando.Tatoeba #2089032 by marcelostockle, translation #36405 by CK
- Me hizo llorar con sus palabrasHe made me cry with his words.
- Sus ojos derramaban lágrimas de tristezaHer eyes shed tears of sadness.
- No puedo soportar verte llorarI can't bear to see you cry.
- Deja de lloriquear por todoStop crying over everything.
- Cuando vi la película, lloré a moco tendidoWhen I watched the movie, I cried my heart out.
- 112 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro finds Maria upset in the living room.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿por qué estás llorando?María, why are you crying?
- MaríaEstoy llorando porque extraño a mi familia.I am crying because I miss my family.
- AlejandroNo sigas llorando, todo estará bien.Don't keep crying, everything will be fine.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro. Ya no estoy llorando.Thank you, Alejandro. I am not crying anymore.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
