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Meanings of tears in English

Portuguese
pranto
Catalan
plor
Spanish
llanto
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The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

pranto
Usage of tears in English
1
But through his tears I heard him say: 'It's better this way.
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
2
She wrote: This note left at our home brought me to tears.
News.com.au
3
His hands twitched; his lips quivered; the tears were in his eyes.
The Amateur Cracksman
4
In those days dragon's tears were found far more often than now.
Shadow prowler
5
The weight of the body tears the meat right off your hand.'
The Descent
6
I wish I could understand him, she said, as tears threatened again.
The Mammoth Hunters
7
Of course I burst into tears, I couldn't even say yes properly!
The Golem and the Jinni
8
Just weeks ago the question might have brought tears to Janya's eyes.
Happiness key
9
The parting from the grandmother was lovely; almost everyone was in tears.
A Young Girl's Diary
10
Thus spoke the youth in tears; but the maiden gently reproved him.
Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volum...
11
Her co-critic, free school advocate Toby Young, admitted being moved to tears.
The Guardian
12
I hardly had strength enough to speak as my tears flowed free.
Seven Surrenders
13
He has seen such horrors today that my tears count for nothing.
The Kingmaker’s Daughter
14
It is in my heart and in the tears of my eyes.
Foes
15
We don't need their analysis, and we sure don't need their tears.
The Guardian
16
Knight, 32, spoke from a prepared text, at times choking back tears.
Reuters
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Portuguese
pranto
Tears through the time
Tears across language varieties
Canada
Common
United Kingdom
Common
Australia
Common
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