llorar

llorar(
yoh
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rahr
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to cry
La mujer empezó a llorar y no sabíamos cómo consolarla.The woman started crying and we didn't know how to comfort her.
b. to weep
Todos lloraban en el funeral.Everyone was weeping at the funeral.
a. to whine
No te entiendo cuando estás llorando. ¡Háblame bien!I don't know what you're saying when you're whining. Speak properly!
b. to moan
Llórale un poquito a la abuela a ver si te paga el viaje.Why don't you go and moan to your grandma and see if she'll pay for the trip.
a. to water
Me lloran los ojos si hay demasiada luz.My eyes water when it's too bright.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to cry
"Perdí mi peluche", dijo la niñita mientras lloraba lágrimas amargas."I lost my teddy," said the little girl while she cried bitter tears.
a. to mourn
Lloramos su muerte cada día.We mourn his passing every day.
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