estoy llorando
/estoi ʝoɾando/from spelling rules
The phrase "I am crying" in Spanish is estoy llorando.
Use estoy llorando to state that you are currently shedding tears. If you want to express that you are crying very heavily or crying your eyes out, you can use the informal expression Estoy llorando a moco tendido or the informal phrase Estoy llorando como una magdalena.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase estoy llorando is composed of the first-person singular of the verb estar (to be, used for temporary states) and the gerund of llorar (to cry).
Which one should you use?
While estoy llorando emphasizes the action currently in progress, the form lloro can be used to express a general habit or a more immediate, less continuous state of weeping.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase estoy llorando uses the present continuous tense to describe an action happening at the exact moment of speaking.
Did you know?
- The phrase llorar a moco tendido literally translates to 'crying with a stretched-out snot', referencing the physical state of one's nose during an intense sob.
- When using estoy llorando como una magdalena, the speaker is referencing the biblical Mary Magdalene, who is seen in Spanish culture as the ultimate symbol of repentance and weeping.
- In Spanish, the verb llorar can be used to describe the 'crying' of a wound when it oozes fluid, moving the phrase from emotional to medical contexts.
Examples in context
- Sí, estoy llorando.Yes, I am crying.This sentence is useful for confirming that you are currently performing the action of crying with estoy llorando.Tatoeba #1661405 by marcelostockle, translation #1661147 by Amastan
- Me encuentro llorando debido a la tristeza que me produce esta situaciónI am crying due to the sadness this situation brings me
- Estoy llorando a moco tendido. Gracias por estar aquíI'm crying my eyes out. Thank you for being here
- No puedo hablar ahora porque estoy llorando.I can't talk right now because I am crying.
- Perdona, estoy llorando por la película.Sorry, I am crying because of the movie.
Example conversation
Sofía is watching a sad movie with Alejandro.
- SofíaEsta película es muy triste.This movie is very sad.
- Alejandro¡Vaya! ¡Estás llorando!Wow! You are crying!
- SofíaSí, estoy llorando mucho.Yes, I am crying a lot.
- AlejandroToma un pañuelo, Sofía.Take a tissue, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
